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Determination of Kennedy’s classification in panoramic X-rays by automated tooth labeling

  • By

  • Hans Meine

  • Marc Christian Metzger

  • Patrick Weingart

  • Jonas Wüster

  • Rainer Schmelzeisen

  • Anna Rörich

  • Joachim Georgii

  • Leonard Simon Brandenburg

  • June 24, 2025

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    Panoramic X-rays are essential for diagnosing dental conditions and planning prosthodontic restorations in partially edentulous patients.

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    Kennedy's classification helps categorize the distribution of abutment teeth, aiding in the complexity assessment of prosthetic restorations.

  • 3

    Automated tooth labeling using Mask R-CNN can enhance the accuracy of determining Kennedy's classification in panoramic X-rays.

  • 4

    A retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of Mask R-CNN for detecting, labeling, and classifying teeth in panoramic X-rays.

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    The study included patients aged 18 to 65, focusing on those with implant-supported prostheses or fully dentate jaws.

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Determination of Kennedy’s classification in panoramic X-rays by automated tooth labeling

  • by Hans Meine, Marc Christian Metzger, Patrick Weingart, Jonas Wüster, Rainer Schmelzeisen, Anna Rörich, Joachim Georgii, Leonard Simon Brandenburg

  • June 24, 2025

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