Knowledge Gaps in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Systematic Mapping

Österberg, Marie; Holmlund, Anders; Sunzel, Bo; Tranæus, Sofia; Twetman, Svante; Lund, Bodil

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“…The increase in predatory journal publications is worrying some for the evidence published, and the involvement of such studies as reference might mislead the outcome or recommendation. 13,84 conclusIon The clinicians and researchers, as a result of this, advised to look after the reporting guidelines and adhere to the protocol of reviews for better evidence. Authors cautioned to refer the valid, researchable, and indexed journals for better validity as few of the MA referenced predatory journals in their research, which may undermine the objective of SR and MA.…”

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“…3 Till date, quality assessment of the published reviews on TMJA had not been performed. 2,13 In the wake of this diversity, the overview of SR articles with meta-analysis (MA) regarding comparative surgical treatment outcomes of TMJA was planned to assess and compare the quality using two types of tools: AMSTAR 9 (assessment of multiple SRs) and the Glenny 10 checklist.…”

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Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Surgical Treatment Outcomes

Kattimani

Jairaj

Govindan

et al. 2020

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) management involves many surgical treatment modalities depending on the experience of the operator. A lot of literature has been published on various treatment modalities. Many systematic reviews (SRs) were published without any published prior protocol. So, the study aimed to evaluate the quality of SRs with meta-analysis of TMJA management. Materials and methods: Systematic reviews with meta-analysis were included for the quality assessment using AMSTAR (assessment of multiple SRs) and Glenny et al. checklist by two independent teams. The search was limited to the Medline database archival (from January 1980 to December 2018). Results: The primary search identified 1,507 related articles. After activation of different filters, abstracts screening, and cross-referencing, finally, a total of six studies were assessed to make the overview up-to-date. Conclusion:The articles scored 8 to 11 with AMSTAR and 7 to 13 with the Glenny et al. checklist. None of the published reviews received maximum scores. The methodology and heterogeneity are essential factors to assess the quality of the published literature. Clinical significance: None of the included meta-analysis was registered or published protocol with Prospero or Cochrane before publication for better validity of the studies. The authors are advised to follow reporting criteria so that in the future it is possible to provide the standards of care for TMJA with the highest quality of evidence.

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Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Surgical Treatment Outcomes

Kattimani

Jairaj

Govindan

et al. 2020

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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“…Mapping reviews are an increasingly used method of identifying research gaps and priorities in a broad field [ 8 , 9 ]. In surgery, mapping reviews have previously summarised the literature, and clinical uncertainty, in broad fields such as oral and maxillofacial surgery [ 10 ] and tele-orthopaedics [ 11 ]. In this paper, we report a mapping review of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.…”

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A mapping review of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease

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Background Pilonidal sinus is a hole in the natal cleft which may cause severe pain and become infected. The evidence base for management of pilonidal sinus is said to be poor quality, poorly focused and rapidly proliferating. We undertook a systematic mapping review to provide a broad overview of the field and support the identification of research priorities. Methods We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE from inception to 22nd Nov 2020 for primary research studies focused on the management of pilonidal sinus. We extracted data on study design and categorised studies under five major headings (‘non-surgical treatment’, ‘surgical treatment’, ‘aftercare’ and ‘other’), producing frequency counts for different study designs. Gaps in research were identified from published systematic reviews and tabulated. Results We identified 983 eligible studies, of which 36 were systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses; 121 were randomised controlled trials), and 826 observational studies of various design. The majority of studies evaluated surgical techniques (n = 665), or adjuvant medical interventions (n = 98). The literature on wound care has developed most recently, and the evidence base includes 30% randomised controlled trials. Gaps analysis highlighted comparison of surgical techniques including flaps, laser depilation, and wound care interventions as potential areas for randomised controlled trials. Conclusions This mapping review summarises eight decades of research on the management of pilonidal sinus. Further research is needed to identify front-running interventions, understand variation in practice and patient values, and to prioritise future research.

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“…However, although representing very important attempts to bring order into a complex field, they all remain subjected to varying degrees of discussion. The eventual shortcomings are inherent because of the scientific knowledge gaps regarding TMJ diagnosis and treatment [38]. The aethiopathology is still largely unknown and is not accounted for in existing classifications of TMJ disease (TMJD), excluding most of the developmental disorders and tumors, and so cannot be said to be complete without a great deal of ignorance.…”

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A disease-focused view on the temporomandibular joint using a Delphi-guided process

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease classification and subsequent treatment selection are highly debated subjects within dentistry and medicine. Several suggestions for diagnostic classification and treatment algorithms have been proposed thus far without achieving a clear gold standard. A universally accepted diagnostic classification is essential for therapeutic decision-making as well as a prerequisite for prognostic evaluation and is necessary for achieving research results that are reproducible, comparable, relevant, and applicable in the clinical setting. Often, problems of the TMJ are viewed as mere symptoms or as a syndrome-like group of conditions, without clear demarcation, impeding individualized treatment planning. A Scandinavian group of experienced TMJ surgeons participated in an iterative, structured group discussion process in accordance with the Delphi method, aiming to produce recommendations for a standardized patient clinical evaluation in relation to TMJ dysfunction. Guided by this standardized evaluation, a disease-focused and simplified diagnostic classification scheme is herein suggested.

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Knowledge Gaps in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Systematic Mapping

Abstract: In conclusion, there is a need for well-conducted clinical research in the fields of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

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Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Surgical Treatment Outcomes

Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Surgical Treatment Outcomes

A mapping review of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease

A disease-focused view on the temporomandibular joint using a Delphi-guided process

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