Caries Preventive Measures in Orthodontic Practice: The Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline

Autor: Barbara C. M. Oosterkamp, Anne Marie Kuijpers-Jagtman, Jo E. Frencken, W.J.M. van der Sanden
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Informationen aus Orthodontie & Kieferorthopädie, 49, 122-131
Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, 19, 36-45
Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, 19, 1, pp. 36-45
Informationen aus Orthodontie & Kieferorthopädie, 49, 2, pp. 122-131
ISSN: 0020-0336
1601-6335
Popis: Structured Abstract Objectives White spot lesions (WSLs) are a side effect of orthodontic treatment, causing esthetic problems and a risk of deeper enamel and dentine lesions. Many strategies have been developed for preventing WSLs, but great variability exists in preventive measures between orthodontists. This study developed statements on which a clinical practice guideline (CPG) can be developed in order to help orthodontists select preventive measures based on the best available evidence. Materials and methods A nominal group technique (RAND-e modified Delphi procedure) was used. A multidisciplinary expert panel rated 264 practice- and evidence-based statements related to the management of WSLs. To provide panel members with the same knowledge, a total of six articles obtained from a systematic review of the literature were read by the panel in preparation of three consensus rounds. According to the technique, a threshold of 75% of all ratings within any 3-point section of the 9-point scale regarding a specific statement was accepted as consensus. Results After the first and second consensus rounds, consensus was reached on 37.5 and 31.1% of statements, respectively. For the remaining 31.4% of statements, consensus was reached during a 4-h consensus meeting. Conclusions Statements on the management of WSLs derived from a systematic literature review combined with expert opinion were formally integrated toward consensus through a nominal group technique. These statements formed the basis for developing a CPG on the management of WSLs before and during orthodontic treatment.
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