Oral Health Prev Dent. 2024 Sep 23;22:327-340. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.b5758200.
With the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, it is feasible to self-monitor oral health using Oral Health AI Advisors (OHAI Advisors). This technological advancement offers the potential for early detection of oral diseases and facilitates early prevention. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of OHAI Advisors as a tool in preventive dentistry for the general population.
Standardised searches were performed and screened across four electronic databases. The primary outcomes were changes in clinical and behavioural measures, and evidence was synthesised. The quality of the included studies was assessed.
The initial search identified 1639 articles, 64 full texts were reviewed, and four studies were included in the analyses. Qualitative synthesis revealed that short-term use of OHAI Advisors, for up to 6 months, statistically significantly reduced plaque and gingival index scores. Combining OHAI Advisors with verbal counseling enhanced their effectiveness. No studies investigated effects on oral health awareness, behavioural changes, or adherence to regular practice. The risk of bias in the included studies was moderate to low.
OHAI Advisors appear to be effective for short-term oral hygiene maintenance. Further research is necessary to determine the preventive capability, focusing on assessing long-term outcomes on oral health and any changes in oral health behaviour.
随着人工智能（AI）在牙科领域的应用日益增多，使用口腔健康 AI 顾问（OHAI 顾问）自我监测口腔健康成为可能。这项技术进步为早期发现口腔疾病和促进早期预防提供了可能。本系统评价旨在评估 OHAI 顾问作为一种工具在普通人群预防牙科中的有效性。
对四个电子数据库进行了标准化检索和筛选。主要结果是临床和行为措施的变化，并进行了证据综合。评估了纳入研究的质量。
最初的搜索确定了 1639 篇文章，对 64 篇全文进行了审查，并纳入了 4 项研究进行分析。定性综合表明，OHAI 顾问的短期使用（最长 6 个月）在统计学上显著降低了菌斑和牙龈指数评分。将 OHAI 顾问与口头咨询相结合可以提高其效果。没有研究调查对口腔健康意识、行为改变或定期实践依从性的影响。纳入研究的偏倚风险为中等到低。
OHAI 顾问似乎在短期口腔卫生维护方面有效。需要进一步研究来确定预防能力，重点评估长期口腔健康结果和任何口腔健康行为的变化。
