Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into orthodontic workflows, including digital model analysis modules embedded in orthodontic software. While these systems offer efficiency and automation, the accuracy and clinical reliability of AI-generated measurements and diagnostic assessments remain unclear. Therefore, to use AI systems safely and effectively in clinical orthodontics, it is important to check their results by comparing them with those of experienced orthodontists. Methods: Digital models of 48 patients were analyzed by the Orthodontist group and two AI platforms: Titan (full) and SoftSmile (Bolton only). Three orthodontists independently measured all variables using 3Shape OrthoAnalyzer, and group means were used for comparison. A subset of models was reanalyzed after two weeks to assess consistency. Data distribution was evaluated, and appropriate statistical tests were applied. Reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and Cohen’s kappa. Results: Almost perfect agreement was observed between the orthodontists and Titan AI in molar classification (κ = 0.955 right, κ = 0.900 left; p < 0.001), with perfect agreement reported across all groups—including between the orthodontists themselves—for Angle classification (κ = 1.00). In anterior and overall Bolton analyses, no meaningful agreement was found between the orthodontists and AI platforms. However, in a subset of patients where all three methods identified the tooth size discrepancy in the same arch (either maxilla or mandible), no significant differences were found in anterior (p = 0.226) or overall Bolton values (p = 0.795). Overjet, overbite, and space analysis values showed significant differences between the orthodontist and Titan groups (p < 0.001). ICC analysis indicated good to excellent intra- and inter-rater reliability within the orthodontist group (≥0.77), while both AI systems demonstrated excellent internal consistency, with ICC values exceeding 0.95. Conclusions: AI-based platforms showed high agreement with orthodontists only in Angle classification. While their performance in Bolton analysis was limited, significant differences were observed in other linear measurements, indicating the need for further refinement before clinical use.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between condylar volume and airway dimensions in skeletal Class I malocclusion patients with different vertical growth patterns. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) files were analyzed using AI-performed segmentation to ensure accurate measurements. Materials and Methods: A total of 93 individuals with skeletal Class I malocclusion (55 females and 38 males; average age 21.3 ± 3.0 years) were classified into three groups (normodivergent, hyperdivergent, and hypodivergent) according to their vertical growth patterns. Upper airway and condylar volumes were calculated following AI-assisted segmentation, and their correlation was evaluated. Results: In the hyperdivergent group, both airway volume (11.2 ± 5.0 cm³) and condylar volume (1.2 ± 0.2 cm³) were significantly lower compared to the normodivergent (airway: 14.4 ± 4.9 cm³; condyle: 1.5 ± 0.3 cm³) and hypodivergent groups (airway: 14.1 ± 6.3 cm³; condyle: 1.5 ± 0.3 cm³) (p < 0.05). Although no statistically significant correlation was detected between airway volume and right condylar volume across the three groups (normodivergent: r = −0.204, p = 0.280; hypodivergent: r = 0.015, p = 0.936; hyperdivergent: r = −0.007, p = 0.971), a strong positive correlation was identified between the right and left condylar volumes in all groups (r > 0.8, p < 0.01). Conclusions: No significant statistical correlation was detected between condylar volume and airway volume across the evaluated groups. However, hyperdivergent individuals were found to have smaller condylar volumes and narrower airway volumes, which may contribute to increased airway resistance and a higher risk of respiratory dysfunctions. These findings highlight the importance of considering vertical growth patterns in orthodontic and orthopedic treatment planning, especially when evaluating airway dimensions. Additionally, a strong and statistically notable positive correlation was detected between the right and left condylar volumes across all groups.

Şeffaf Plaklar ve Sabit Apareylerin Periodontal Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri Ezgi Dilara BARLAS Dijital Ortodonti: Üç Boyutlu Yazıcılar Farhad SALMANPOUR Kapaklı Braketler Deniz Berk BEKAR Sanaz SADRY Şeffaf Plaklarda Ataşman Kullanımı Özge ÜNLÜOĞLU Yazgı AY ÜNÜVAR Ortodontide Yapay Zekâ Mümine GÖKYER ŞEVİK Hatice KÖK Ortodontide Genetik Bilgi & Klinik Uygulamadaki Yeri Taha GÜMÜŞCAN Hatice KÖK Gömülü Kaninler ve Tedavi Alternatifleri Tuğçe Esra GÜNEŞ Mehmet AKIN Retansiyon Eda YILDIRIM Mine GEÇGELEN CESUR Ortognatik Cerrahide Tedavi Aşamaları ve Yumuşak Dokulara Etkisi Dilara AKYÜZ Hatice KÖK Ortodontik Tedavilerde Şeffaf Plaklar Handan Göze OĞUZ Ortodontide Mikrosensör Kullanımı Serpil ÇOKAKOĞLU Ortodontide Ototransplantasyon Ece BAŞARAN Beste EGE Ortodontide Botulinum Toksinin Yeri Neslihan KARAOĞLAN Hakan KARAOĞLAN Dudak Damak Yarıklı Hastalarda Ortodontik Yaklaşım Ayla KHANMOHAMMADİ Sabahattin BOR Sınıf II Maloklüzyonların Tedavisinde İntraoral Maksiller Molar Distalizasyon Yöntemleri Buse KELEMENÇE Yazgı AY ÜNÜVAR Ortodontik Diş Hareketini Hızlandırma Yöntemleri Mehman AMİRASLANLI Fırat OĞUZ