The literature on maxillofacial prosthodontics may be considered to be dominated by articles describing case reports or case series. Prospective, well-controlled clinical trials are scarce owing to the inherent difficulty of performing such trials in patients suffering from oral cancer.
The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature relating to intra-oral maxillofacial prosthodontics based on the principles of evidence-based dentistry.
A detailed report of the findings is presented and critically assessed and a discussion of the outcome in respect to the various confounding factors is carried out.
Finally, suggestions for future research in the field of maxillofacial prosthodontics are made.
PDF Systematic review of the evidence supporting intra-oral maxillofacial prosthodontic care
