Pearl AI overview

You can use artificial intelligence to detect possible caries, calculus, periapical radiolucency (PRL), and notable margins on intraoral X-ray images in Dentrix Ascend Imaging. With an Accelerate subscription, Pearl AI is available at no additional cost. With an Essentials or Pro subscription, Pearl AI is available as an add-on that must be purchased separately.

Note: Pearl's artificial intelligence can help dentists catch more decay earlier and help patients see what their provider sees by displaying color-coded findings.

Important:

  • Caries detection works on all primary and permanent teeth but only for patients who are at least 4 years old.

  • Radiographic bone level (RBL) detection works only with periapicals and bitewings.

  • Periapical radiolucency (PRL) detections are radiographic signs of inflammatory bone lesions around the root apices of teeth. PRLs can be due to infections, cysts, and other causes.

  • Calculus detections on X-rays allow providers to educate patients about the effects of calculus on their periodontal health and the importance of scaling and root planning. APA guidelines for the diagnosis of periodontal disease include radiographic bone levels (RBLs), calculus, and probing depths.

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