TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of occlusal splint therapy
T2 - A research design
AU - Okeson, Jeffrey P.
AU - Moody, Philip M.
AU - Kemper, John T.
AU - Calhoun, Thomas C.
PY - 1983
Y1 - 1983
N2 - Occlusal splints have been widely used in dentistry for treating craniomandibular disorders, yet the precise effect that splints have on symptoms is still undetermined. When the available research evidence is closely scrutinized it is found to be weak and generally unsupported. Most studies are lacking in sound research design and often draw conclusions that are unsubstantiated. Recognizing these weaknesses, this article proposes a research design that will effectively evaluate treatment effects through rigid, well-controlled, and accurately documented experimentation. Using this research design clinically may be a difficult task. However, incorporation of one or more of the suggested parameters will help to strengthen any research proposal.
AB - Occlusal splints have been widely used in dentistry for treating craniomandibular disorders, yet the precise effect that splints have on symptoms is still undetermined. When the available research evidence is closely scrutinized it is found to be weak and generally unsupported. Most studies are lacking in sound research design and often draw conclusions that are unsubstantiated. Recognizing these weaknesses, this article proposes a research design that will effectively evaluate treatment effects through rigid, well-controlled, and accurately documented experimentation. Using this research design clinically may be a difficult task. However, incorporation of one or more of the suggested parameters will help to strengthen any research proposal.
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U2 - 10.1080/07345410.1983.11677832
DO - 10.1080/07345410.1983.11677832
M3 - Article
C2 - 6586870
AN - SCOPUS:0020768412
SN - 0734-5410
VL - 1
SP - 47
EP - 52
JO - Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
JF - Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
IS - 3
ER -