Researchers in Brazil have developed a machine-learning system that can accurately determine an individual’s sex based on panoramic radiographs. This system has a 96% accuracy rate for individuals older than 16, with good resolution images. The accuracy is lower for younger individuals. The study emphasizes the importance of image resolution, age, and sex in determining the system’s performance. The use of artificial intelligence in forensic dentistry can assist dentists in interpretation, reduce human errors, and provide faster results. However, it should be noted that the effectiveness of the system may differ when applied to human remains in advanced stages of decomposition.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI system can determine an individual’s sex | AI technology applied in sex determination | Improved accuracy and faster determination | Enhanced forensic analysis and reduced human errors |
| based on panoramic radiographs. | |||
| Resolution and age affect accuracy. | Age and image resolution impact AI accuracy | Improved accuracy for all age groups | Advancements in AI algorithms and image resolution technology |
| AI-based techniques detect hidden information | AI techniques reveal information not visible to the | More comprehensive analysis in forensic dentistry | Enhanced forensic analysis and improved diagnostics |
| in dental X-rays. | naked eye or classical methods. |