Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

AI-assisted measurement of gummy smiles from photos

Official title: Assessment of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in Gummy Smile Diagnosis & Treatment Planning: A Pilot Study

Run by Cairo University · NCT07759843 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A computer program using artificial intelligence will try to identify and measure gummy smiles from patient photos to see if its measurements match those of expert dentists.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment210 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo, Cairo Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 12, 2026
Trial IDNCT07759843 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with a gummy smile who have been properly treated (surgically or non-surgically) and can provide clear consent and usable facial photos.

Probably not a fit

Patients with unrepresentative photos or those whose treatment history isn’t aligned with the inclusion criteria may not benefit from the AI approach.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational pilot tests an AI tool for diagnosing and measuring gummy smiles using patient photographs. The AI is trained on a set of images and then evaluated on a new set to compare its measurements with those from experienced periodontists, who serve as the reference standard. The study aims to determine if the AI can provide fast, consistent measurements that align with expert assessments in Cairo University clinics. It focuses on diagnostic accuracy rather than treatment effects. No interventions are being tested beyond data annotation and AI evaluation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the AI tool could help clinicians diagnose and quantify gummy smiles more quickly and consistently in practice.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in dental diagnostics have shown AI can match expert performance on image-based measurements, but this exact application is exploratory.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Properly treated gummy smile cases either surgical through crown lengthening procedure / Orthognathic Surgery or non-surgical through orthodontic treatment /Botox injection.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Improperly treated gummy smile cases

Where it's running

  • Faculty of dentistry, cairo university
    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.