Title

The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on periodontal care: A review

Authors

Jaideep Mahendra¹,*, Devadharshini Chandrasekar¹, Roshini Govindarajan¹, Pavithra H Dave¹, Sajid.T.Hussain² & Muskan Bedi³

Affiliation

¹Department of Periodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; ²Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Bharath University, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; ³Department of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; *Corresponding author

Email

Jaideep Mahendra - E-mail: drjaideep.perio@madch.edu.in
Devadharshini Chandrasekar - E-mail: deva.akshaya@gmail.com
Roshini Govindarajan - E-mail: roshinigkh24@gmail.com
Pavithra H Dave - E-mail: pavithradave1997@gmail.com
Sajid T Hussain - E-mail: sajid2000@gmail.com
Muskan Bedi - E-mail: bedimuskan@gmail.com

Article Type

Review

Date

Received January 1, 2026; Revised January 31, 2026; Accepted January 31, 2026, Published January 31, 2026

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in periodontal care, reshaping traditional diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic paradigms. Recent advances in algorithms, computational power and access to large-scale digital datasets have enabled the development of sophisticated AI and machine learning (ML) models capable of analyzing complex clinical, radiographic and biological data. These technologies support clinicians in early diagnosis, risk assessment, personalized treatment planning and prediction of disease progression. By integrating AI-driven analytics with the principles of evidence-based dentistry (EBD), periodontal care is transitioning toward more precise, efficient and patient-centered approaches. Thus, we show the evolution of AI in periodontology, its current and emerging clinical applications and its potential to enhance decision-making, optimize outcomes and redefine the future landscape of periodontal practice.

Keywords

Artificial intelligence (AI), electronic brain, machine learning, neural network, dental care

Citation

Mahendra et al. Bioinformation 22(1): 369-372 (2026)

Edited by

P Kangueane

ISSN

0973-2063

Publisher

Biomedical Informatics

License

This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.