Accuracy of AI in Positional Classification Between Lower Third Molar and Mandibular Canal (AI)

October 30, 2026 updated by: Roshan Adel Ahmed Elsayed

Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in the Positional Assessment of Lower Third Molar in Relation to the Mandibular Canal Using Panoramic Radiography: Observational Cross Sectional Study

This study will be performed to develop and validate an artificial intelligence model for automatic positional assessment of mandibular third molars relative to the mandibular canal on panoramic radiographs

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

631

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

All Panoramic images with adequate image quality without significant artifacts of patients who are with minimum age of 18 years and have at least one mandibular third molar.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients aged 18 years or older.
  2. Presence of at least one mandibular third molar.
  3. Panoramic images with adequate image quality without significant artifacts

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Poor-quality radiographs.
  2. Motion artifacts.
  3. Incomplete visualization of the mandibular canal.
  4. Extensive pathology affecting the region of interest.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: OTHER
  • Time Perspectives: CROSS_SECTIONAL

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Detection of positional relationship between Mandibular third molar and Mandibular canal
Time Frame: 5 months
5 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Collaborators

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

January 1, 2027

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 30, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 30, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 30, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 30, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

November 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 5, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 30, 2026

Last Verified

October 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ORAD-AI-CU-2026

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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