2019-01-232019-01-232004-06LELES, Cláudio Rodrigues Leles; FREIRE, Maria do Carmo Matias. A sociodental approach in prosthodontic treatment decision making. Jounal of Applied Oral Science, Bauru, v. 12, n. 2, p. 127-132, Apr./Jun. 2004.1678-7757http://repositorio.bc.ufg.br/handle/ri/16797A critical problem in the decision making process for dental prosthodontic treatment is the lack of reliable clinical parameters. This review discusses the limits of traditional normative treatment and presents guidelines for clinical decision making. There is a need to incorporate a sociodental approach to help determine patient’s needs. Adoption of the evidence-based clinical practice model is also needed to assure safe and effective clinical practice in prosthetic dentistry.engAcesso AbertoDental prosthesisSociodental approachTreatment needsDecision-makingPrótese dentáriaAbordagem sócio-odontológicaNecessidade de tratamentoTomada de decisãoArtigo10.1590/S1678-77572004000200009