European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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Cover Date:
March 2008
Print ISSN:
0965-7452
Vol:
16
Issue:
1

The Evidence Base for Current Practices in Prosthodontics

Abstract - An aging population means the number of edentulous and partially dentate patients is rising. The multiplicity of treatments makes treatment choice challenging, emphasising the need for evidence-based prosthodontics. This review examines the evidence-base for current prosthodontic practices within removable and fixed domains by drawing on evidence from randomised controlled trials. Consideration is also given to the role of systematic reviews and observational studies. The increasing number of prosthodontic randomised controlled trials, especially in commercially attractive topics such as denture hygiene and implants, is highlighted. What is needed to advance the evidence-base within prosthodontics is also examined.

KEY WORDS: Evidence-based; dentistry; prosthodontics; denture/partial, complete; prosthesis/removable, fixed

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
£
Page Start
24
Page End
36
Authors
Claire L. Harwood

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  1. Effect of Artificial Accelerated Aging on Color Stability and Surface Roughness of Indirect Composites
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  1. Bond Strength of Luting Materials to Ceramic Crowns after Different Surface Treatments.
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  1. Polymerisation Shrinkage of Luting Agents for Crown and Bridge Cementation
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