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Recurrent dislocation: scientific evidence and management following a systematic review
A R Melo1, E D Pereira Júnior2, L A de M Santos1
1Post-graduate Program of the Pernambuco College of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|April 5, 2017
Summary
This review found that studies on open surgical treatment for recurrent mandibular dislocation have low scientific evidence. More rigorous research is needed to improve treatment quality for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Medical Research Quality
Background:
- Recurrent mandibular dislocation is a rare condition impacting patient quality of life.
- Evidence-based clinical practice is crucial for optimizing healthcare quality in managing this condition.
- Various open surgical techniques exist for treating recurrent mandibular dislocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the level of scientific evidence in published literature on open surgical treatments for recurrent mandibular dislocation.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed and Web of Science databases.
- Articles published between January 1974 and August 2014 on open surgical treatment for recurrent mandibular dislocation were reviewed.
- Evidence levels were classified using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine criteria.
Main Results:
- Out of 114 identified articles, 23 met the eligibility criteria.
- All 23 included articles were classified as Level 4 (low quality) in terms of scientific evidence.
- The reviewed literature demonstrates a low level of scientific evidence for open surgical treatments.
Conclusions:
- Current literature on open surgical treatment for recurrent mandibular dislocation exhibits a low level of scientific evidence.
- There is a need for high-quality studies with greater methodological rigor in this field.