Evidence-based orthodontics

Evidence-Based Orthodontics satisfies the educational demands of orthodontics, which demands the integration of the best research evidence with the clinician's expertise and the patient's unique values and circumstances. This land-mark text is the first to be devoted to the methodology, principles and practice of evidence-based practice in orthodontics. It aims to serve as a reference for those wishing to understand the principles of evidence-based practice including the foundation for clinical study design, epidemiology and the statistical inferences from data. The ability to define a search s.

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Foreword; Contributor List; Part 1: Principles; 1 A Historical Perspective of Evidence-Based Orthodontics; Introduction; Archie Cochrane and Development of Evidence-Based Medicine; The Cochrane Legacy; The Influence of an Evidenced-Based Approach; The Application of Evidence-Based Dentistry to Orthodontics; Evidence-Based Dentistry; Making Rational Decisions in Orthodontic Practice; The American Dental Association Website; The Future of an Evidence-Based Approach in Orthodontics; 2 Clinical Research Designs; Introduction; The Scientific Method.

Research DesignsSystematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis; 3 Electronic Searching for Clinical Trials Information; Introduction; Where to Search: Choosing Databases; How to Search: Constructing a Search Strategy; Summary; Useful Resources; Part 2: Selected Topics; 4 The Treatment of Class II Malocclusion--Have We the Evidence to Make Decisions?; Obtaining Research Evidence for Treating Increased Overjets in Class II Malocclusions; Ethical Issues in Class II Research; Early Orthodontic Treatment for Class II Malocclusion; Treatment Provided During Adolescence; Synthesis of the Evidence.

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