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Cochrane systematic reviews in orthodontics
Marie Delière1, Wei Yan-Vergnes, Olivier Hamel
1UFR d'odontologie Paris VII, 75006 Paris, France.
International Orthodontics
|August 31, 2010
Summary
Cochrane reviews on dentofacial orthopedics (DFO) are limited and lack definitive treatment evidence. Orthodontists should consult these reviews for evidence-based practice while advocating for more rigorous clinical trials.
Area of Science:
- Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
- Systematic Reviews
Background:
- The Cochrane Collaboration produces systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials.
- Dentofacial orthopedics (DFO) is a specialized field within orthodontics.
- This paper reviews existing Cochrane systematic reviews in DFO.
Purpose of the Study:
- To list and analyze features of Cochrane systematic reviews in dentofacial orthopedics.
- To assess the current state of evidence in DFO from Cochrane reviews.
Main Methods:
- Systematic reviews were selected from the Cochrane Oral Health Group's list.
- Reviews specifically related to dentofacial orthopedics were included.
Main Results:
- Twelve Cochrane systematic reviews relevant to DFO were identified.
- All reviews highlighted the need for more methodologically sound randomized clinical trials with larger sample sizes.
- No review provided conclusive evidence supporting specific DFO treatments or modalities.
Conclusions:
- Despite limited evidence, orthodontists should utilize Cochrane reviews for evidence-based practice.
- Further high-quality randomized clinical trials are crucial for advancing DFO research.
- Alternative research methods may offer valuable insights in DFO where RCTs are challenging.