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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Cairo Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07759843 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
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Faculty of dentistry, cairo university
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hesham Ahmed Shamma, BDS
- Email: hesham.ahmed@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201001101704
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.