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Patient Satisfaction With Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft In The Treatment Of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects - A Clinical Study
By Dr. Ajay Mahajan , Prof. Jaya Dixit
Submited on: 30 Jul 2010 09:41:11 PM GMT
Published on: 30 Jul 2010 09:42:22 PM GMT
 
Patient Satisfaction With Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft In The Treatment Of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects - A Clinical Study
Posted by Dr. Teresa Oreiro-Garcia on 27 Dec 2011 04:35:37 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? No
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? No
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? No
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? No
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? No
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? No
  • Other Comments:

    Evaluation of the methodology of the clinical study.-
    - Introduction does not provide sufficient information regarding the topic of research focus. It will be need more information on other similar studies and why this study is different.
    - Regarding the study design requires a fuller explanation: not indicated whether this study was reviewed by an ethics committee, no detailed description of study design (type of study, losses, visits and procedures, etc.), the sample size must statistically justified, is not detailing the degree of satisfaction and how it will be evaluate with this scale. The satisfaction scale used must be justified that is appropriate and that is proven to the country in which it is used. No indication if all patients have successfully completed the scale.

    Why only was evaluated from day 0 and six months, if the patient was followed during more visits?
    - The results are not very powerful, with a sample size that small. Is is need a comparison with other similar studies and tell which is the importance of this over others.

    In conclusion, the relevance of the study is hampered by the insufficient development of a methodology. It would be a more complete design appropriate to evaluate satisfaction and increase the relevance of the study.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    5 years in develop and management non-commercial clinical trials

  • How to cite:  Oreiro-Garcia T .Patient Satisfaction With Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft In The Treatment Of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects - A Clinical Study [Review of the article 'Patient Satisfaction With Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft In The Treatment Of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects - A Clinical Study ' by Dixit J].WebmedCentral 2011;2(12):WMCRW001308
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Paper needs to be expanded in numbers and needs a control group
Posted by Dr. Rossi R on 27 Feb 2011 12:59:27 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments: The paper evaluates a very small number of patients and there is no control group. These data can easily be criticized because of this, no statistic significance without a control group with let's say just coronally positioned flap without graft material. The small sample produces a result that cannot be compared to similar studies. I would suggest the authors to run a radomized clinical controlled study, adding more patients and data to support their goal. The way it is now it's just the opinion of 5 patients operated with a surgical technique without an alternative choice, they are obviously satisfied because their situation improved. Us as reader of the paper cannot know wether this treatment was any better than other because we have no control to match.
  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    Yes
  • References:
    European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry 2008-2009
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
    I have a MscD in Periodontology, practice Perio since 1991.
  • How to cite:  R R .Paper needs to be expanded in numbers and needs a control group[Review of the article 'Patient Satisfaction With Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft In The Treatment Of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects - A Clinical Study ' by Dixit J].WebmedCentral 2011;2(2):WMCRW00517
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Patient satisfaction with Acellular dermal matrix graft in the treatment of multiple gingival recession defects - A clinical study
Posted by Dr. Marion D'Souza on 27 Aug 2010 11:19:32 AM GMT

  • Other Comments: The topic is of significant interest to developing and developed regions. The article tackles very practical issues in the treatment of recession, fundamental to good Oral health and retention of natural dentition. In the area of proactive management of gingival recession cases the author has presented a contemporary and clinically robust methodology that can be applied successfully quite easily. Dentists often find themselves surrendering to lack of knowledge as to the cause and treatment of this disease. Dr A. Mahajan has presented a practical and clinically sound study that has significant clinical application.
  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
    Dental Surgeon (BDS Bombay University, India, BDS Adelaide University, Australia) with a post grad diploma in Public health (DPH Sydney University, Australia) and Practice and experience in several areas of specialist dentistry such as orthodontics, Implants, Periodontics and infection control standards. Successful careers in Management and Clinical practice for Government Dental Services and in private practice.
  • How to cite:  D'Souza M .Patient satisfaction with Acellular dermal matrix graft in the treatment of multiple gingival recession defects - A clinical study[Review of the article 'Patient Satisfaction With Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft In The Treatment Of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects - A Clinical Study ' by Dixit J].WebmedCentral 2011;1(8):WMCRW0026
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