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ArticleBioinformation2026

Data integrity in Prosthodontics: A systematic review.

Dheeraj Deepak Kalra, Snehal Vilas Thamke, Purvi M Bhate, Kushal Gajendra Shinde, Pallavi Divekar, Kirti Rajkumar Andhalkar

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Dheeraj Deepak KalraDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Snehal Vilas ThamkeDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, SMBT Institute of Dental Science and Research, Dhamangaon, Igatpuri, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
Purvi M BhateDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, JMFs ACPM Dental College & Hospital, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
Kushal Gajendra ShindeDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, CSMSS Dental College, CHH. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India.
Pallavi DivekarDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, CSMSS Dental College, CHH. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India.
Kirti Rajkumar AndhalkarDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Late Shree YashwantraoChavan Dental college and Hospital Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The validity of clinical research depends on robust statistical methodology, yet peer review often fails to identify analytical flaws, particularly in Prosthodontics where statistical errors can mislead evidence-based practice. Therefore, it is of interest to audits the statistical rigor of available data on this issue. Hence, 328 publications were systematically analysed. Our analysis shows that about one-third demonstrated rigorous, assumption-validated analyses, while nearly half showed ambiguous or inappropriate usage. Common issues included lack of assumption checks, inadequate adjustment for multiple comparisons, and missing sample size justifications. Thus, we show the urgent need for improved editorial standards, mandatory reporting checklists, and dedicated statistical review to ensure transparency and research integrity.

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methodological rigorpeer reviewProsthodonticsresearch auditstatistical reporting

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PMID41960457
PMCPMC13058335

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