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1Department of Orthodontics, Craniofacial Research Instrumentation Lab, University of the Pacific Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
Journal of the California Dental Association
|November 8, 2006
Summary
The Craniofacial Research Instrumentation Laboratory (CRIL) systematically investigates orthodontic treatment outcomes. CRIL aims to create a reliable database for evidence-based orthodontic care.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Craniofacial Research
- Clinical Data Analysis
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment outcomes in clinical practice require systematic investigation.
- Experienced clinicians' practices provide valuable data for research.
- Establishing evidence-based orthodontic treatment necessitates reliable data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the Craniofacial Research Instrumentation Laboratory's (CRIL) approach to investigating orthodontic treatment outcomes.
- To establish a framework for rigorous and systematic data collection.
- To facilitate the creation of a shareable electronic database.
Main Methods:
- Systematic investigation of orthodontic treatment outcomes.
- Focus on practices of experienced clinicians.
- Development of a shareable electronic database.
Main Results:
- A systematic approach to investigating orthodontic treatment outcomes has been developed.
- The foundation for a reliable and valid electronic database is being established.
- Data will be representative of clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- CRIL's methodology supports rigorous investigation of orthodontic treatment.
- The initiative aims to improve the environment for evidence-based orthodontic treatment.
- A shareable database will enhance the reliability of orthodontic research.
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