A Novel Machine Learning Model for Predicting Orthodontic Treatment Duration.

ABSTRACT: In the field of orthodontics, providing patients with accurate treatment time estimates is of utmost importance. As orthodontic practices continue to evolve and embrace new advancements, incorporating machine learning (ML) methods becomes increasingly valuable in improving orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. This study aimed to develop a novel ML model capable of predicting the orthodontic treatment duration based on essential pre-treatment variables. Patients who completed comprehensive orthodontic treatment at the Indiana University School of Dentistry were included in this retrospective study. Fifty-seven pre-treatment variables were collected and used to train and test nine different ML models. The performance of each model was assessed using descriptive statistics, intraclas

SUBMITTER: Volovic J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10486486 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature