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IECE Transactions on Intelligent Systematics, 2024, Volume 1, Issue 3: 176-189

Free Access | Review Article | 09 November 2024
1 Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Inodnesia
2 Department of Computer Science, National University of Computing & Emerging Sciences, 25000, Pakistan
3 Departamento de Sistemas Informaticos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28031, Spain
4 Department of Software Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan
5 Graduate School of Padjadjaran, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Dipati Ukur No.35, Jawa Barat 40132, Indonesia
6 Software Engineering Department, University of Haripur, Pakistan
* Corresponding author: Muhammad Jamal Ahmed, email: [email protected]
Received: 27 September 2024, Accepted: 20 October 2024, Published: 09 November 2024  

Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) applications on forensic odontology, specifically focusing on the enhancement of identification accuracy and operational efficiency. Traditionally, forensic odontology depends on detailed dental records for human identification purposes. However, with the integration of AI-driven advancements, including machine learning algorithms and image recognition systems, the field is undergoing significant evolution. These AI technologies offer notable improvements in the precision of complex tasks such as bite mark analysis, dental age estimation, and dental record matching, while simultaneously reducing the time required and minimizing the risk of human error. The review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards to ensure rigorous methodology and transparency. A total of 175 articles were retrieved from various databases, including PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Cochrane. Based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 32 articles were ultimately deemed eligible for review. This study employs the K Vaal and Cameriere methods to assess the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental identification, with a specific focus on AI’s strengths in managing extensive datasets and delivering rapid, accurate results. The findings underscore AI’s notable contributions to automating dental charting and facilitating precise age estimation through advanced radiographic analysis, demonstrating accuracy surpassing that of traditional methods. By consolidating data across diverse age groups and tooth types, this meta-analysis highlights AI's versatility and reinforces its value as a robust support tool for forensic odontologists within judicial settings.

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Comprehensive Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Forensic Odontology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Keywords
artificial intelligence
forensic odontology
dental identification
pattern recognition
dental identification

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Khan, M. S., Afridi, U., Ahmed, M. J., Zeb, B., Ullah, I., & Hassan, M. Z. (2024). Comprehensive Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Forensic Odontology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. IECE Transactions on Intelligent Systematics, 1(3), 176-189. https://doi.org/10.62762/TIS.2024.818917

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