Randomized Controlled Trials in Implant Dentistry: Assessment of the Last 20 Years of Contribution and Research Network Analysis

Rafael Sarkis-Onofre; Leonardo Marchini; Aloísio O Spazzin; Mateus B F dos Santos

doi:10.1563/aaid-joi-D-18-00276

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Randomized Controlled Trials in Implant Dentistry: Assessment of the Last 20 Years of Contribution and Research Network Analysis

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Randomized Controlled Trials in Implant Dentistry: Assessment of the Last 20 Years of Contribution and Research Network Analysis

Rafael Sarkis-Onofre, Leonardo Marchini, Aloísio O Spazzin and Mateus B F dos Santos

The Journal of Oral Implantology, Vol.45(4), pp.327-333

07/01/2019

DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-18-00276

PMID: 31216256

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding implant-supported single tooth or fixed partial dentures. We performed searches (PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science) to identify all RCTs published from 1996 to 2016 and assessed publication details, study characteristics, international collaboration networks, and characteristics related to the implantsupported treatment. Two reviewers independently screened the titles/abstracts and selected full texts. A total of 122 RCTs were included, and most of the authors were from Europe (72%). Most trials did not report a trial registering number (89.9%) or sample size calculation (58.2%). The use of the CONSORT Statement increased over the past 9 years. Trials were mostly conducted at universities (54.9%), and only 13.1% compared 2 or more implant brands. Loading protocol was the most prevalent main comparison among the included studies, and most of the RCTs did not clearly report whether they excluded patients with known risk factors. The studies reviewed here presented different methodological and publication characteristics, and many did not show aspects aligned with current research practices.

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Clinical Trials

Dental implants

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Title: Subtitle: Randomized Controlled Trials in Implant Dentistry: Assessment of the Last 20 Years of Contribution and Research Network Analysis
Creators: Rafael Sarkis-Onofre
Leonardo Marchini - University of Iowa, Preventive and Community Dentistry
Aloísio O Spazzin
Mateus B F dos Santos
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Journal of Oral Implantology, Vol.45(4), pp.327-333
Publisher: Allen Press Publishing Services; Abington
DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-18-00276
PMID: 31216256
ISSN: 0160-6972
eISSN: 1548-1336
Language: English
Date published: 07/01/2019
Academic Unit: Preventive and Community Dentistry
Record Identifier: 9983765987802771

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