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PRIFED 2026 Preferred items checklist to report finite element studies in dentistry
Po-Chun Tseng1, Pierre Lahoud2, Alex S L Fok3
1Department of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan County, Taiwan; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Digital Dentistry, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestraße 70, Munich, 80336, Germany.
A new checklist, PRIFED 2026, was developed to standardize Finite Element (FE) analysis reporting in dentistry. This consensus-based framework enhances transparency and reproducibility in dental biomechanics research.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials and Biomechanics
- Computational Modeling
Background:
- Finite Element (FE) analysis is crucial in dental biomechanics but lacks standardized reporting.
- Insufficient reporting hinders transparency, reproducibility, and clinical relevance of dental FE studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a consensus-based checklist (PRIFED 2026) for improving the reporting of FE studies in dentistry.
- To enhance transparency, reproducibility, and clinical relevance of dental FE analysis.
Main Methods:
- A two-stage Delphi process involving 22 international experts in dental FE analysis.
- Three online surveys and three online meetings were conducted to refine checklist items based on expert consensus (≥70% for inclusion).
Main Results:
- A final checklist comprising 71 sub-items was developed through consensus among experts.
- The checklist addresses key areas: study design, model construction, boundary conditions, validation, and results interpretation.
Conclusions:
- The PRIFED 2026 checklist offers a comprehensive framework for reporting dental FE studies.
- It promotes standardized reporting, thereby improving the transparency and reproducibility of research in dental biomechanics.