Open AccessArtificial Neural Network Modeling for Deciding if Extractions Are Necessary Prior to Orthodontic Treatment
Author(s) -
Xiaoqiu Xie,
Lin Wang,
Aming Wang
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the angle orthodontist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1945-7103
pISSN - 0003-3219
DOI - 10.2319/111608-588.1
Subject(s) - artificial neural network , malocclusion , computer science , data set , backpropagation , artificial intelligence , set (abstract data type) , orthodontics , machine learning , medicine , programming language
To construct a decision-making expert system (ES) for the orthodontic treatment of patients between 11 and 15 years old to determine whether extraction is needed by using artificial neural networks (ANN). Specifically, we will uncover the factors that affect this decision-making process.
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