Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNet

Manual tooth detection and numbering in panoramic radiographs are time-consuming and prone to human errors, negatively impacting diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. These challenges necessitate robust automated solutions to improve efficiency and precision in dental imaging. This study intro...

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Main Authors: Salih Taha Alperen Ozcelik, Huseyin Uzen, Abdulkadir Sengur, Muammer Turkoglu, Adalet Celebi, Nebras M. Sobahi
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author Salih Taha Alperen Ozcelik
Huseyin Uzen
Abdulkadir Sengur
Muammer Turkoglu
Adalet Celebi
Nebras M. Sobahi
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description Manual tooth detection and numbering in panoramic radiographs are time-consuming and prone to human errors, negatively impacting diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. These challenges necessitate robust automated solutions to improve efficiency and precision in dental imaging. This study introduces DentifyNet, a novel deep learning architecture designed for automatic tooth detection and numbering in panoramic radiography images. DentifyNet integrates a customized Faster R-CNN framework with Feature Pyramid Networks (FPN), flexible anchor structures, and RoI Align to enhance detection precision. The model was trained and evaluated on 468 panoramic radiographs annotated by dental experts using the FDI numbering system. Experimental results demonstrate that DentifyNet achieved state-of-the-art performance with an Intersection over Union (IoU) of 86.42%, precision of 97.52%, recall of 97.49%, F1-score of 97.51%, and accuracy of 97.50%. The architecture effectively detects challenging cases, such as adjacent similar teeth and missing teeth. These findings suggest that DentifyNet surpasses standard Faster R-CNN architectures, offering a reliable solution for automated tooth detection and numbering. Future research will focus on utilizing broader datasets and architectural advancements to address current limitations and expand clinical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-5edd5068c65d46fda160db1639d383ec2025-08-20T03:41:59ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-0113523535236810.1109/ACCESS.2025.355322810935326Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNetSalih Taha Alperen Ozcelik0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7929-7542Huseyin Uzen1Abdulkadir Sengur2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1614-2639Muammer Turkoglu3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2377-4979Adalet Celebi4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2471-1942Nebras M. Sobahi5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5788-5629Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bingöl University, Bingöl, TürkiyeDepartment of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bingöl University, Bingöl, TürkiyeDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Fırat University, Elâziğ, TürkiyeDepartment of Software Engineering, Samsun University, Samsun, TürkiyeOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mersin University, Mersin, TürkiyeDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaManual tooth detection and numbering in panoramic radiographs are time-consuming and prone to human errors, negatively impacting diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. These challenges necessitate robust automated solutions to improve efficiency and precision in dental imaging. This study introduces DentifyNet, a novel deep learning architecture designed for automatic tooth detection and numbering in panoramic radiography images. DentifyNet integrates a customized Faster R-CNN framework with Feature Pyramid Networks (FPN), flexible anchor structures, and RoI Align to enhance detection precision. The model was trained and evaluated on 468 panoramic radiographs annotated by dental experts using the FDI numbering system. Experimental results demonstrate that DentifyNet achieved state-of-the-art performance with an Intersection over Union (IoU) of 86.42%, precision of 97.52%, recall of 97.49%, F1-score of 97.51%, and accuracy of 97.50%. The architecture effectively detects challenging cases, such as adjacent similar teeth and missing teeth. These findings suggest that DentifyNet surpasses standard Faster R-CNN architectures, offering a reliable solution for automated tooth detection and numbering. Future research will focus on utilizing broader datasets and architectural advancements to address current limitations and expand clinical applications.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10935326/Computer-aided diagnosticsconvolutional neural networkstooth detectiontooth numberingpanoramic radiography
spellingShingle Salih Taha Alperen Ozcelik
Huseyin Uzen
Abdulkadir Sengur
Muammer Turkoglu
Adalet Celebi
Nebras M. Sobahi
Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNet
IEEE Access
Computer-aided diagnostics
convolutional neural networks
tooth detection
tooth numbering
panoramic radiography
title Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNet
title_full Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNet
title_fullStr Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNet
title_full_unstemmed Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNet
title_short Optimized Multi-Scale Detection and Numbering of Teeth in Panoramic Radiographs Using DentifyNet
title_sort optimized multi scale detection and numbering of teeth in panoramic radiographs using dentifynet
topic Computer-aided diagnostics
convolutional neural networks
tooth detection
tooth numbering
panoramic radiography
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10935326/
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