Evolution of AI in Dentistry

This book, Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontics: From Foundations to Future Clinical Frontiers, was conceived to bridge the gap between traditional orthodontic principles and the emerging era of data-driven precision medicine. As we move from experience-based protocols to precision-oriented workflows, it becomes imperative for clinicians, researchers, and students to understand not just the “how” of these new technologies, but also the “why” and the “what next.”

The narrative of this work begins by establishing a robust foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), tracing its evolution from early symbolic logic and expert systems to the current paradigm of deep learning and convolutional neural networks. We explore how these technologies have transitioned from general industrial applications to specific medical and dental utilities.