How to succeed with high quality randomised clinical trials in clinical orthodontic research.

One goal of producing relevant clinical research is to ensure that evidence-based research results are transformed into everyday clinical practice that help clinicians deliver high quality care. It also involves ensuring that the individual patient receives the most effective and least risky treatment, ultimately leading to an optimal treatment outcome both in the short and long term. Some fundamentals of evidence-based dentistry are highlighted with focus on performing orthodontic randomised controlled trials.