Next-Gen Surgery: AI’s Transformative Impact on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

A Saneem Ahamed; Mubeena; N Deva Kumar; N. Deva Kumar

A Saneem Ahamed Professor and Head Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital, Thiruvallur, India
Mubeena Student, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital, Thiruvallur, India
N Deva Kumar Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital, Thiruvallur, India
Dr. N. Deva Kumar Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital

Keywords: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Artificial Intelligence, Diagnosis, Cysts and Tumours, Implantology, Orthognathic Surgery

Abstract

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the landscape of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), enhancing diagnostic capabilities, surgical planning, and postoperative care. AI technologies, including
machine learning and deep learning, offer valuable insights that support surgeons in making informed decisions and improving patient outcomes. By analysing complex medical data, AI assists in assessing images
before and after surgical procedures, which helps to reduce patient dissatisfaction, particularly in aesthetic surgeries. This review article aims to explore AI’s transformative potential in OMFS, evaluating recent technological advancements, identifying current challenges, and discussing future prospects. The successful integration of AI within OMFS relies on a synergistic relationship between advanced technology and the nuanced expertise of skilled surgeons, who are essential for high-quality patient care. Continued research is crucial to refine AI algorithms, ensuring they complement rather than replace the critical role of human practitioners in optimising therapeutic outcomes.

How to cite this article:
Ahamed A S, Mubeena, Kumar N D. Next-Gen
Surgery: AI’s Transformative Impact on Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery. Chettinad Health City Med
J. 2025;14(4):54-59.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202549

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