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Controversies in Dentoalveolar and Preprosthetic Surgery
1Division of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|October 9, 2017
Summary
Dentoalveolar surgery, common in oral maxillofacial procedures, faces several practice controversies. This review examines current debates, questioning if common wisdom aligns with evidence-based practice guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Surgery
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
Background:
- Dentoalveolar surgeries are frequently performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Some established practices may not align with current evidence-based guidelines.
- Controversies exist within the field of dentoalveolar surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and discuss current controversies in dentoalveolar surgery.
- To evaluate common practices against scientific evidence.
- To highlight areas where clinical wisdom may diverge from evidence-based standards.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current dentoalveolar surgery practices.
- Analysis of existing scientific evidence.
- Discussion of controversial aspects in the field.
Main Results:
- Identified several controversial topics in dentoalveolar surgery.
- Highlighted discrepancies between common practice and evidence-based recommendations.
- Emphasized the need for critical evaluation of established surgical wisdom.
Conclusions:
- Dentoalveolar surgery requires ongoing critical assessment of practices.
- Aligning common wisdom with robust scientific evidence is crucial for optimal patient care.
- Further research may be needed to resolve existing controversies.
