AI-Dent Vienna

Publications

Peer-reviewed research from the group since its establishment, followed by selected earlier work that informs our current program.

Since 2024

Publications since the establishment of AI-Dent Vienna.

The list includes peer-reviewed journal articles from 2024 onward. Each entry links to the article or, for the accepted paper, its publicly available preprint.

2026

Towards patient-specific optimization for mandibular reconstruction planning based on predicted bone-union propensity

Aftabi H, Lloyd JE, Ding A, Sagl B, Prisman E, Hodgson A, Fels S

Medical Image Analysis · accepted · preprint available

A computational framework for simulating patient-specific TMJ biomechanics using a combined multibody dynamics and finite element approach

Ahmadi F, Sun S, Zhao J, Chen J, Wilson MB, Damon B, Wu Y, Almpani K, Chung R, Jani P, Chen P, Slate EH, Lee JS, Sagl B, Yao H

Annals of Biomedical Engineering

Milled surgical guides vs. freehand placement of orthodontic implants: a preclinical micro-CT study

Schwärzler A, Domic D, Panwinkler S, Chitan P, Sagl B, Jonke E

Frontiers in Oral Health · 7:1834583

2025

A comparative study of digital and conventional occlusal indicators: accuracy and reliability of the T-Scan Novus, wax occlusogram, and articulating silk in clinical application

Reich KM, Tatzber V, Skolka A, Piehslinger E, Lettner S, Kundi M, Sagl B

Journal of Dentistry · 156:105695

Preclinical perspectives on disorders of the temporomandibular joint: tracing the past, navigating the present, and shaping the future

Neubert JK, Allen K, Alliston T, Almarza AJ, Athanasiou KA, Donertas-Ayaz B, de Paula BB, Bavarian R, Bhutani N, Cairns BE, Caudle RM, Chai Y, Chen JF, Chen Y, Clark GT, Cruz-Almeida Y, DaSilva AF, Durham PL, Estela AV, Embree M, Fillingim R, Guastaldi F, Handa S, Kapila SD, Keith D, Kirkwood KL, Kramer P, Martucci KT, Murphy NP, Nackley AG, Ohrbach R, Sagl B, Smith SB, Tao F, Winkelstein B, Yao H, Young S, Gold MS

Journal of Pain · 36:105560

2024

Explainable deep learning and biomechanical modeling for TMJ disorder morphological risk factors

Sun S, Xu P, Buchweitz N, Hill CN, Ahmadi F, Wilson MB, Mei A, She X, Sagl B, Slate EH, Lee JS, Wu Y, Yao H

JCI Insight · 9(16):e178578

Development, calibration and validation of impact-specific cervical spine models: a novel approach using hybrid multibody and finite-element methods

Holzinger T, Cazzola D, Sagl B

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine · 257:108430

To what extent can mastication functionality be restored following mandibular reconstruction surgery? A computer modeling approach

Aftabi H, Sagl B, Lloyd JE, Prisman E, Hodgson A, Fels S

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine · 250:108174

Transfer accuracy of 3D printed versus CAD/CAM milled surgical guides for temporary orthodontic implants: a preclinical micro-CT study

Schwärzler A, Ludwig B, Chitan P, Lettner S, Sagl B, Jonke E

Journal of Dentistry · 146:105060

The effect of bolus properties on muscle activation patterns and TMJ loading during unilateral chewing

Sagl B, Schmid-Schwap M, Piehslinger E, Yao H, Rausch-Fan X, Stavness I

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials · 151:106401

A dietary supplement in the management of patients with lumbar osteochondrosis: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study

Laky B, Huemer D, Eigenschink M, Sagl B, Thell R, Wagner KH, Anderl W, Heuberer PR

Nutrients · 16(16):2695

Earlier work

Selected earlier publications.

Five representative publications predating the group’s establishment.

Effect of facet inclination and location on TMJ loading during bruxism: an in-silico study

Sagl B, Schmid-Schwap M, Piehslinger E, Kundi M, Stavness I

Journal of Advanced Research · 35:25–32 · 2022

A novel quantitative method for tooth grinding surface assessment using 3D scanning

Sagl B, Besirevic-Bulic F, Schmid-Schwap M, Laky B, Janjić K, Piehslinger E, Rausch-Fan X

Diagnostics · 11(8):1483 · 2021

A dynamic jaw model with a finite-element temporomandibular joint

Sagl B, Schmid-Schwap M, Piehslinger E, Kundi M, Stavness I

Frontiers in Physiology · 10:1156 · 2019

Fast forward-dynamics tracking simulation: application to upper limb and shoulder modeling

Sagl B, Dickerson CR, Stavness I

IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering · 66(2):335–342 · 2019

In vivo prediction of temporomandibular joint disc thickness and position changes for different jaw positions

Sagl B, Schmid-Schwap M, Piehslinger E, Kronnerwetter C, Kundi M, Trattnig S, Stavness I

Journal of Anatomy · 234(5):718–727 · 2019