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May 26, 2024
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Performance evaluation of three versions of a convolutional neural network for object detection and segmentation using a multiclass and reduced panoramic radiograph dataset

Publicated to: Journal Of Dentistry. 144 104891- - 2024-05-01 144(), DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104891

Authors:

Bonfanti-Gris, M; Paraiso-Medina, S; Alonso-Calvo, R; Martinez-Rus, F; Pradies, G
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Affiliations

Univ Complutense Madrid, Fac Dent, Dept Conservat & Prosthet Dent, Plaza Ramon & Cajal S-N, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Comp Languages & Syst & Software Engn, Campus Montegancedo S-N, Boadilla Del Monte 28660, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of three versions of a deep-learning convolutional neural network in terms of object detection and segmentation using a multiclass panoramic radiograph dataset. Methods: A total of 600 orthopantomographies were randomly selected for this study and manually annotated by a single operator using an image annotation tool (COCO Annotator v.11.0.1) to establish ground truth. The annotation classes included teeth, maxilla, mandible, inferior alveolar nerve, dento- and implant-supported crowns/pontics, endodontic treatment, resin-based restorations, metallic restorations, and implants. The dataset was then divided into training, validation, and testing subsets, which were used to train versions 5, 7, and 8 of You Only Look Once (YOLO) Neural Network. Results were stored, and a posterior performance analysis was carried out by calculating the precision (P), recall (R), F1 Score, Intersection over Union (IoU), and mean average precision (mAP) at 0.5 and 0.5-0.95 thresholds. The confusion matrix and recall precision graphs were also sketched. Results: YOLOv5s showed an improvement in object detection results with an average R = 0.634, P = 0.781, mAP0.5 = 0.631, and mAP0.5-0.95 = 0.392. YOLOv7m achieved the best object detection results with average R = 0.793, P = 0.779, mAP0.5 = 0.740, and mAP0.5-0.95 = 0,481. For object segmentation, YOLOv8m obtained the best average results (R = 0.589, P = 0.755, mAP0.5 = 0.591, and mAP0.5-0.95 = 0.272). Conclusions: YOLOv7m was better suited for object detection, while YOLOv8m demonstrated superior performance in object segmentation. The most frequent error in object detection was related to background classification. Conversely, in object segmentation, there is a tendency to misclassify True Positives across different dental treatment categories. Clinical Significance: General diagnostic and treatment decisions based on panoramic radiographs can be enhanced using new artificial intelligence-based tools. Nevertheless, the reliability of these neural networks should be subjected to training and validation to ensure their generalizability.
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Keywords

Artificial intelligenceConvolutional neural networkDeep-learningDental radiologyPanoramic radiographPanoramic radiography

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Dentistry due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 8/162, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-12-21:

  • WoS: 3
  • Scopus: 15
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-12-21:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 58 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Martinez-Rus, F.

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