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Efficiency of split-mouth designs.

P P Hujoel1, W J Loesche

  • 1Department of Biologic and Material Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109.

Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|November 1, 1990
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Split-mouth designs for periodontal disease trials can be efficient if disease distribution is symmetrical. However, heterogeneity in disease severity may favor whole-mouth designs for more reliable results.

Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Clinical Trial Design
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Periodontal disease distribution and severity can vary significantly within a patient.
  • This heterogeneity may impact the efficiency of split-mouth study designs.
  • Stratification by initial pocket depth is a common analytical approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the homogeneity of periodontal disease characteristics within patients.
  • To compare the relative efficiencies of split-mouth versus whole-mouth designs.
  • To examine the influence of stratification on initial pocket depth on statistical power.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated the amount, distribution, and severity of periodontal disease within patients.
  • Estimated relative efficiencies of split-mouth versus whole-mouth designs.

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  • Analyzed the impact of stratification by initial pocket depth on statistical tests.

    • Main Results:

    • Periodontal disease is often heterogeneously distributed within patients, reducing split-mouth design efficiency.
    • Stratification on initial pocket depth can lead to asymmetric site distribution and unequal statistical power.
    • Split-mouth designs offer efficiency gains when disease is symmetrical and sites are sufficient.

    Conclusions:

    • The heterogeneity of periodontal disease necessitates careful consideration when choosing study designs.
    • Split-mouth designs can be efficient but require symmetrical disease distribution for optimal results.
    • Whole-mouth designs may be preferable in cases of asymmetric disease distribution to ensure robust statistical power.