The validation of an orthodontic expert system rule-base for fixed appliance treatment planning
Author(s) -
C. D. Stephens
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
european journal of orthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.252
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1460-2210
pISSN - 0141-5387
DOI - 10.1093/ejo/20.5.569
Subject(s) - expert system , bracket , plan (archaeology) , medicine , knowledge base , medical physics , dentistry , computer science , operations management , engineering , artificial intelligence , mechanical engineering , archaeology , history
A peer review clinical trial was undertaken to assess the appropriateness of the advice produced by an expert system designed to plan orthodontic treatment in which the pre-adjusted bracket appliance was to be used. The results showed that the expert system's treatment plans were as reliable as those produced by a group of orthodontists. Two members of the panel actually ranked the expert system's plans more highly than their own.
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