Scientific evidence-based Orthodontics: incorporating science within clinic practice

Maria Tereza Scardua MARIANO, Eduardo JANUZZI, Eduardo GROSSMANN

The aim of this article is to warn the orthodontist about the importance of making decision based on scientific evidence when taking care of the patients. It describes the main steps for the Dentistry practices based in evidence (EBD) as well as the science and research principles. There are adequate ways for the search of quality information. While selecting the scientific articles, the first step would be defining its design, since for each question there is an adequate delineation able to answer it. Questions about treatment, etiology, diagnostic, prognostic or prevention could be answered in the article if it has been delineated for that. Understanding the meaning of randomized allocation, blinding and control group is essential for a critical reading; selecting those articles that deserve credibility. Among so many publications one needs to identify precisely about what must be incorporated to his knowledge as well as to the clinical practices.

Keywords: Evidence-based Orthodontics. Epidemiologic research design.

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