<Treatment for temporomandibular disorders using EBM> Precautions when reading research papers

Abstract

Currently, during treatment, it is necessary to provide EBM for patients. The results of clinical studies, which are known as high-quality evidence, can be collected from systematic reviews (SR) or randomized controlled trials (RCT). In SR, outcomes are already analyzed by meta-analysis. However, for RCT, it is critical to examine the certainty of estimated effect values. The "risk of bias" is one point that needs to be evaluated.