Using artificial intelligence to detect dental periapical lesions on panoramic radiographs
Official title: Detection of Periapical Lesions on Dental Panoramic Images Based on Artificial Intelligence Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Run by Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville · NCT05888935 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using artificial intelligence can help dentists find early signs of dental problems on X-rays to improve patient care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Metz) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05888935 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have undergone both CBCT and panoramic dental imaging within the last three months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse to participate in the study will not benefit from the findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to enhance the early diagnosis of periapical lesions using artificial intelligence applied to dental panoramic radiographs. By comparing the detection rates of these lesions through various imaging techniques, including conventional radiography and advanced three-dimensional imaging, the study seeks to identify the most effective methods for early detection. The ultimate goal is to improve patient care by facilitating quicker diagnosis and treatment of these lesions, which can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of periapical diseases, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging is gaining traction, this specific application for periapical lesions is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have had CBCT and panoramic dental imaging with less than 3 months between the two examinations Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who refused to participe in the study.
Where it's running
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CHR Metz-Thionville/Hopital de Mercy
Metz, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marc ENGELS-DEUTSCH, MD — CHR Metz Thionville Hopital de Mercy
- Study coordinator: Arpiné EL NAR, PhD
- Email: a.elnar@chr-metz-thionville.fr
- Phone: 0033387557766
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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.