Innovative intraoral ultrasound devices with smart artificial intelligence-based identification for dento-anatomy could provide crucial information for oral health diagnosis and treatment and shed light on real-time detection of developmental dentistry. However, the grand challenge is that the current ultrasound technologies are meant for external use due to their bulkiness and low frequency. We report a compact versatile ultrasound intraoral device that consists of a rotational probe head robustly pivoted around a hand-held and portable handle for real-time imaging of intraoral anatomy using high-frequency ultrasonography (up to 25 MHz). The intraoral ultrasound device that could be adjusted for various orientations of the imaging planes by rotating the head provides real-time, high-resolution ultrasonograms of intraoral structures, including dento-periodontium of most tooth types and maxillary palate. Machine learning-based algorithms are integrated to automate the identification of important structures, including alveolar bone and cementum-enamel junction. The intraoral ultrasound device smartened with artificial intelligence could innovate oral health diagnosis and treatment plans toward precision health and patient care.

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