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Evidenced-based decision making: the third molar.
Richard H Haug1, Jihaad Abdul-Majid, George H Blakey
1University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, D-136, 800 Rose Street, Room, Lexington, KY 40536-0297, USA. rhhaug2@uky.edu
Dental Clinics of North America
|February 14, 2009
Summary
This review synthesizes evidence-based resources from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) to guide the clinical practice and management of third molars.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
Background:
- The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has developed key evidence-based resources.
- These resources include clinical practice guidelines, outcomes assessment programs, and research data on third molars.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing AAOMS evidence-based resources.
- To establish a consensus for the management of third molars based on current data.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of AAOMS-generated evidence-based projects.
- Synthesis of data from the Parameters of Care, Outcomes Assessment Program, Third Molar Clinical Trial, and White Paper on Third Molar Data.
Main Results:
- The AAOMS has a robust foundation of evidence-based resources.
- These resources provide a basis for a consensus on third molar management.
Conclusions:
- A consensus opinion for third molar management can be derived from AAOMS evidence-based resources.
- Continued reliance on and development of evidence-based guidelines is crucial for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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