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EVIDENCE-BASED IMPLANT DENTISTRY: METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS, PROGRESS, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
Q I Yan1, Yulan Wang1, Xinyu Wu2
1State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Research in implant dentistry is growing, but study quality and reporting bias are inconsistent. Improving evidence reliability requires better standards and bias prevention for informed clinical decisions.
Area of Science:
- Dental Medicine
- Biomaterials Science
- Clinical Research Methodology
Background:
- Implant dentistry research has expanded significantly in the last decade.
- The field faces challenges with inconsistent research quality and reporting bias.
- Digital platforms impact research dissemination, introducing new transparency concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent developments in implant dentistry research.
- To assess the reliability and reporting quality of existing evidence.
- To identify methodological limitations and factors influencing clinical decisions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on recent advancements in implant dentistry.
- Analysis of research quality, methodological rigor, and statistical reporting.
- Examination of reporting bias and its impact on the evidence base.
Main Results:
- Despite increased study volume, research quality and methodology remain variable.
- Reporting bias is a persistent issue, distorting the evidence base.
- Digital dissemination enhances accessibility but raises concerns about accuracy and commercial influence.
Conclusions:
- High-level evidence, including randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews, is crucial.
- Improvements in reporting standards, core outcome sets, and bias prevention are needed.
- Strengthening evidence reliability is essential for advancing evidence-based implant dentistry.