Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis
Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis
Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis adds a layer of computer-assisted review to the digital X-rays already taken at Salm Dental. The software highlights areas of interest on each image so that Dr. Salm can look closely at anything worth a second look, image by image, visit by visit.
About Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis
Overjet is a type of dental artificial intelligence built to read digital X-rays. It compares patterns of light and shadow on a radiograph against a large set of known dental findings, then marks areas that may show decay, bone loss, or other changes worth a closer look. The output isn't a diagnosis on its own — it's a visual aid layered on top of the X-ray, meant to be reviewed alongside a dentist's own judgment.
This kind of tool became possible only once dental offices moved from film X-rays to digital ones. Film has to be developed and viewed on a lightbox, with little room for extra analysis. A digital X-ray, by contrast, is a file that software can process instantly, drawing outlines or highlights directly onto the image the dentist is already looking at. In that sense, AI analysis is less a replacement for the X-ray itself and more an added set of eyes on data that was already being collected.
How we use it at Salm Dental
At Salm Dental, Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis works alongside the practice's digital X-rays as a second set of eyes on every image. Dr. Adam Salm, DMD, reviews the flagged areas together with his own read of the film, using the highlighted regions as a prompt to look more closely rather than as a final word on any tooth.
The AI review fits into the same workflow as the practice's other diagnostic tools. Digital X-rays give the initial image at low radiation exposure, the intraoral camera lets you see the same area on the exam room screen that Dr. Salm and the software are looking at, and the caries detection laser offers another way to check for early decay using fluorescence rather than X-ray. Together, these tools give Dr. Salm several independent ways to look at the same tooth or bone structure before deciding on a treatment plan.
What it means for you
Having a second, consistent reviewer look at every X-ray can make it easier to catch subtle findings that are easy to overlook on a quick pass — small areas of decay between teeth, early bone changes, or the beginnings of a cavity under an old filling. Because the highlights appear directly on the same screen you're already viewing with Dr. Salm, it can also make it easier to see and understand what he's pointing to, rather than trying to interpret shadows on an X-ray from across the room.
For many patients, this kind of added review is reassuring simply because it's a consistent process applied to every image, not just the ones that look obviously concerning. It doesn't add discomfort, extra time in the chair for imaging, or additional radiation exposure — the X-ray itself is taken exactly as it always would be.
What to expect during your visit
If you're due for X-rays as part of a checkup, the process starts the same way it always does: a digital X-ray is taken using the practice's low-radiation equipment, which typically takes just a few seconds per image. Once the image is captured, it appears on the exam room screen, and the AI analysis runs in the background, adding highlights to areas it flags for review.
Dr. Salm then walks through the image with you, pointing out anything the software flagged along with his own observations. There's no separate appointment or extra step for you to prepare for — the AI review happens as part of the same visit where your X-rays are already being taken and read.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI X-ray analysis safe?
Yes. The software doesn't change the X-ray itself or add any radiation exposure — it simply analyzes the digital image that's already been captured. The X-ray you receive is the same low-radiation digital X-ray used throughout the practice.
Does the AI replace the dentist's judgment?
No. The highlights are a prompt for closer review, not a diagnosis. At Salm Dental, Dr. Salm looks at every flagged area himself and decides, using his own training and the full picture of your mouth, whether it needs further attention.
How long does the analysis take?
The analysis runs quickly, generally by the time your X-ray appears on screen, so it doesn't add meaningful time to your appointment. It's reviewed as part of the same visit where your X-rays are taken.
Who is this used for?
Because it's simply an added layer of review on standard digital X-rays, it can be used for any patient having X-rays taken as part of a routine exam, a specific concern, or ongoing treatment planning.
If you'd like to learn more about how Overjet AI X-Ray Analysis fits into your next visit, reach out to Salm Dental — we're happy to answer your questions.