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Prognosis vs outcome: predicting tooth survival.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) - 1 Mar 2000
McGuire M K
Abstract excerpt
The assignment of prognosis is one of the most important functions undertaken in clinical practice, yet there is little evidence to support the current decision-making process. This article will review four articles that evaluate the traditional method of assigning a prognosis and predicting tooth survival. Limitations of the current method of assigning a prognosis are discussed, and models are presented that...
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