Effectiveness of Clinical Decision Support Systems for the Survival of Natural Teeth: A Community Guide Systematic Review

Int J Prosthodont. 2019 Jul/Aug;32(4):333-338. doi: 10.11607/ijp.6162.

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) on the survival of natural teeth.

Materials and methods: The PubMed, ERIC, Google Scholar, and Medline databases were searched for full-text articles published between 2009 and 2018. Eight studies evaluating the use of CDSS for clinical decision-making were included in the systematic review.

Results: CDSS were an effective technique for assisting clinicians in their daily practice.

Conclusion: CDSS are effective and can be adopted in daily practice to assist clinicians in handling cases that require sound knowledge of the principles associated with the treatment.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical*
  • Dentistry*
  • Humans
  • Tooth Loss
  • Tooth*