Readability and performance of AI chatbot responses to frequently asked questions in maxillofacial prosthodontics

Significant differences were found in both readability and response quality among commonly used AI chatbots. Although the DeepSeek and ChatGPT platforms produced higher-quality content, none consistently met health literacy guidelines. Clinician oversight is essential when using AI-generated materials to answer frequently asked questions by patients requiring maxillofacial prosthodontic care.