The Official Publication for 31 Leading U.S. and International Prosthodontic Organizations

EDITOR
Carol A. Lefebvre
School of Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia
1120 15th St, AD-2943
Augusta, GA 30912-1255

Authors must adhere to the following guidelines, which are provided to ensure the expeditious processing of manuscripts. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the rejection of manuscripts or delays in the review process and publication.

Send manuscripts for publication and related correspondence to: Dr. Carol A. Lefebvre, Editor, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Dentistry, AD-2943, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912-1255. Telephone: (706) 721-4558; Facsimile (706) 721-4571; E-mail: jpd@mcg.edu.



To submit a manuscript, please follow the instructions below.

• Submit 1 typed, double-spaced manuscript with 1-inch margins. Also submit a CD with a label identifying the computer system and word processing program used. CD format is preferred.
• Manuscripts should not exceed 10 to 12 pages (excluding references, legends, and tables). All pages must be numbered. The text must conform to acceptable English usage.
• Use generic drug names (trade names may be listed in parentheses at point of first mention).
• Use a generic term to describe a product, then provide the product trade name, manufacturer, city, and state/country in parentheses following the generic term.
• Authors must use current dental nomenclature. Consult the 8th edition of The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms for accepted terminology. This can be downloaded free of charge on the Elsevier Web site: www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ympr/home.
• Identify teeth by name (e.g., maxillary right central incisor) rather than by number.
• The primary author must justify the number of authors if the list exceeds four.

Title page:

• No abbreviations should be used in the title. The title should be as concise as possible and yet define the study's scope, content, and clinical significance.
• Include each author's full name, title, academic degrees(s), institutional affiliation(s), and location(s).
• If the manuscript was presented before an organized group, specify the name of the organization, the location, and inclusive dates of the event at which the manuscript was presented.
• List any grant or other financial support by citing the name of the supporting organization and/or the grant number.
• List the mailing address, business and home telephone numbers, fax number, and e-mail address of the author who will receive correspondence.

Abstract:

• A structured abstract is required for all research articles. It should include the following sections: (1) statement of the problem, (2) purpose of study, (3) material and methods, (4) results, (5) conclusion, and (6) clinical implications. The abstract should be limited to 250 words and typed double-spaced on a separate page. It should contain no abbreviations.
• Tip articles do not require abstracts. The abstract of a clinical report or a dental technique article should summarize the article and the procedure's advantages in one brief paragraph.

Text - types of articles:

• Articles in the Journal can be classified as follows: clinical reports, research studies, technical procedures, systematic reviews, articles on other professional subjects, and tips. All submissions are evaluated by peer review.
• All research manuscripts must include a brief statement of the clinical significance of the material presented.
• The clinical report (1) describes the author's methods for meeting a patient treatment challenge, (2) makes appropriate reference to other treatment methods considered and provides a rationale for the selection of the chosen method, and (3) includes a brief summary. It should be no longer than 4-5 pages and accompanied by no more than 8 quality descriptive illustrations. Please note: The Editor may approve the publication of additional figures if they significantly contribute to the value of the article.
• The research report (1) clearly states the problem and objective of the research in the form of a research hypothesis, (2) summarizes relevant literature in the introduction, (3) identifies the limitations of the study, (4) describes the research method so that it can be duplicated and judged for validity, (5) reports the results accurately and briefly, (6) provides a discussion of the findings, and (7) lists the conclusions that may be drawn from the research.
• The technical procedure (1) states the objective of the technique, (2) describes the procedure, (3) makes appropriate reference to alternate techniques, (4) discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the technique presented, and (5) is written in a step-by-step "cookbook" manner.The technique section must be in command form.
• The systematic review accurately records the sequence of development of a particular phase of dentistry, and provides documentation by references. The Journal is transitioning away from literature reviews to systematic reviews. The systematic review should be developed in the Cochrane style and format. For more information on systematic reviews, please see www.cochrane.org. An example of a systematic review in the Journal is
  
  Fitzpatrick B. Standard of care for the edentulous mandible: a systematic review. J Prosthet Dent 2006 Jan;95(1):71-8.
  
  Briefly, the systematic review consists of the following:
  An abstract - using a structured format.
  The text of the review - consisting of an introduction (background and objective), methods (selection criteria, search methods, data collection, and data analysis), results (description of studies, methodological quality, and results of analyses), discussion, authors' conclusions, acknowledgments, and conflicts of interest.
  
  Tables and figures, if necessary showing characteristics of the included studies, specification of the interventions that were compared, the results of the included studies, a log of the studies that were excluded, and additional tables and figures relevant to the review.
• Tips from our readers are reports of helpful or timesaving procedures. They should be limited to 2 authors, no longer than 250 words, and accompanied by no more than 2 illustrations. The procedure section must be in command form.

References:

• References must be identified in the text by superscript Arabic numbers and numbered in the order that they are cited in the text.
• All references, except those requiring discussion of new evidence-based information resulting from the study at hand, should be cited in the introduction and/or material and methods section(s).
• Manuscripts in preparation, personal communications, and other unpublished information are NOT cited in the reference list. A personal communication may be cited within the text in parentheses, and should include the name of the person contacted, his/her highest academic degree, whether the communication was oral or written, and the date of the communication.
• Abstracts are considered unpublished observations and are not allowed as references.
• Reference to foreign language publications should be kept to a minimum (no more than 3). They are permitted only when the original text has been translated into English. The English translation should be used and the original language noted in brackets.
• The reference list should appear at the end of the article and be in numeric sequence. Only references cited in the text should appear in the list. The format should conform to that set forth in "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to the Biomedical Journals" (www.icmje.org). Journal titles should conform to the abbreviations in the Cumulative Index Medicus.
• List up to six authors. If there are seven or more authors, add et al after the sixth author's name.

Examples of references

For journal articles: Jones ER, Smith IM, Doe JQ. Occlusion. J Prosthet Dent 1985;53:120-9.

For books: Zarb G, Bolender C, Eckert S, Jacob R, Fenton A, Mericske- Stern R. Prosthodontic treatment for edentulous patients. 12th ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2004. p. 312-23.

Tables:

• Tables be double spaced and include column heads, footnotes, and data. Any abbreviation used in a table should be explained in a footnote.
• Tables should be numbered, using Roman numerals, according to their order of mention in the text. Each table must be submitted on a separate page. Omit border/dividing lines and shading.
• Each table should have a concise title that describes its content. Tables should be self-explanatory and supplement, NOT duplicate, the text or accompanying illustrations.
• The tables should be submitted in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or RTF format. Microsoft Word is preferred. If a table has been prepared in Excel, it should be inserted into one of the above-mentioned formats prior to submission.
• If a table or any data therein have been published previously, a footnote must give full credit to the original source (see Permissions).

Preparation of electronic images

Submitting your illustrations in electronic format allows more accurate and higher quality reproduction of your work. The following guidelines must be carefully followed.

Tips for making high quality images:

• Use lowest (25 or 50) ISO setting. Avoid using Auto ISO.
• Use largest resolution possible (3072 x 2304).
• Use least amount of JPEG compression.

File type

• Electronic files should be submitted as TIFF files.
• Figures should not be submitted as Microsoft Word, Corel Draw, Harvard Graphics, PowerPoint, or other presentation software format.
• The figures should be submitted to the Journal on a CD-Rom.

File dimensions and size

• The figure dimensions must be a minimum of 4 x 6 inches. Four x 6 inches is the preferred size.
• The figures must be oriented correctly when submitted.
• Figures should be size-matched (the same physical size), unless the image type prohibits the size-matching of the figure to other figures within the manuscript, as in the case of panoramic or periapical radiographos, SEM images, or graphs. Do not "label" the faces of the figures with letters or numbers to indicate the order in which the figures should appear, as such labels will be inserted during the publication process.
• Clinical figures should be color balanced.
• The figures should be of professional quality and high resolution. The following guidelines with respect to resolution must be followed:

Color and black-and-white photographs should be created and saved at a minimum of 300 dots per inch (dpi). (Note: A 4 x 6-inch image at a resolution of 300 dpi will be approximately 6 megabytes, in terms of file size.) A figure of less than 300 dpi must not be increased to 300 dpi; the resulting quality and resolution will be poor.

Color images should be saved in the CMYK color space. Black and white images should be saved in the Grayscale color space.

Line art should be created and saved at 1200 dpi.

All images must be easily readable and have good contrast. Clarity and quality should be uniform among the parts of a multipart figure, and among all of the figures within the manuscript.

A uniform background, preferably of a nontextured, medium blue, should be provided for color figures when possible.

• Line art and combination artwork is best created in native design format, such as EPS (Encapsulated Post-Script), Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, etc., but should be saved as TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) prior to submission to the Journal. Color and black-and-white photographs are best created and saved as TIFF images. If a key to an illustration requires artwork (screen lines, dots, unusual symbols), the key should be incorporated into the drawing rather than included in the typed legend. All symbols should be done professionally, be visible against the background, and be of legible proportion should the illustration be reduced for publication. If text is to appear in the figures, both labeled and unlabeled versions of the figures must be submitted. The text appearing within the labeled figures must be in Arial font. The text should be sized to be easily read if the figure is reduced in size when reproduced in the Journal. It is recommended that text no smaller than 10 point be used. Lettering should be in proportion to the drawing, graph, or photograph. A consistent font size should be used throughout each figure, and for all figures, to ensure readability and professional appearance. Please note: Titles and legends should not appear within the figure file, but should be provided in the manuscript text (see "Figure legends," below).
• All microscopic photographs must have a measurement bar and unit of measurement on the image.
• Color illustrations may be submitted when their use considerably enhances the value of the manuscript. The Editor has final authority to determine whether color illustrations provide the most effective presentation.
• Generally, a maximum of 8 figures will be accepted for clinical reports and dental technique articles, and 2 figures will be accepted for tips from our readers articles. However, the Editor may approve the publication of additional figures if they contribute significantly to the manuscript.

File naming

• Each figure must be numbered according to its position the text (Figure 1, Figure 2, and so on), using Arabic numerals. The electronic image files must be named so that the figure number and format can be easily identified. For example, a Figure 1 in TIFF format should be named fig1. tif. Multipart figures must be clearly identifiable by the file names: fig1A. tif, fig1B.tif, fig1C.tif, etc.

Figure legends:

• The figure legends should appear within the text of the manuscript, on a separate page following the references and tables, and should appear under the heading "LEGENDS." If an illustration is taken from previously published material, the legend must give full credit to the source (see Permissions).Authors are obligated to disclose whether illustrations have been modified in any way.

Graphs

• The fill for bar graphs should be distinctive and solid; shading and patterns should be avoided. Thick, solid lines should be used, and bold, solid lettering. Times New Roman font is preferred. Place lettering on white background and avoid reverse type (white lettering on a dark background). The Journal reserves the right to standardize the format of graphs and tables.

Permissions:

• Permissions must be obtained for direct quotations, tables, and illustrations that have appeared in copyrighted material. The author must provide a copy of written permission for their use from the copyright owner and original author along with complete information about the source.
• When photographs of identifiable persons are used, said persons must sign a release consent.

• Manuscripts are reviewed by the Editor, editorial staff, and one or more of the following: Associate Editor, Assistant Editors, consultants, and/ or reviewers. If a conflict of opinion arises, an additional reviewer or special consultant will be asked to serve as an adjudicator. Qualified statisticians review all studies that draw conclusions from statistical evidence.
• Articles accepted for publication are subject to editorial revision. The Publisher and Editor's office reserve the right to edit all manuscripts to fit the space available and to ensure conciseness, clarity, and style consistency.
• Three guidelines to assist authors are available on the Journal web site, www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ympr/home: "Guidelines for Preparing Articles for The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry," "Guidelines for Reporting Statistical Results," and "An Author's Guide to Controlling the Photograph."

• Authors who submit manuscripts for possible publication may not directly or indirectly advertise equipment, instruments, or products with which they have personal identity. Statements and opinions expressed in the articles and communications therein are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the Editor(s) or Publisher. The Editor(s) and Publisher disclaim any responsibility or liability for such material. Neither the Editor(s) nor the Publisher guarantees, warrants, or endorses any product or service advertised in this publication; nor do they guarantee any claim made by the manufacturer of such product or service. Authors must disclose any financial interest that they may have in products mentioned in their articles and any compensation that they will receive from a commercial company upon publication of an article.

In accordance with the Copyright Act of 1976, each author must complete and sign a separate copy of the Copyright Transfer/IRB Approval/HIPAA Compliance Statement appearing on the last page of this section. This page may be copied and completed, or the statement can be accessed as a PDF form on the Journal Web site (www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ympr/home). All statements should be mailed or faxed to the Editorial Office at the following address: Editorial Office, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, 1120 15th St., AD-2943, Augusta, GA 30912-1255; fax: (706)721-4571.


As of July 2007, complimentary author reprints will no longer be provided. Because of the extremely high cost of preparing color articles, author reprints for articles with color illustrations must be prepared as overprints (overrun pages). Order forms will be sent to the corresponding author so that offprints can be ordered before the month of publication.

• Custom reprints are prepared after publication, do not contain any pages from preceding or following articles, and must be ordered directly through Sauers Group, Inc. Send requests to Brandt Haney, 1585 Roadhaven Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083-1315. Telephone (770) 621-8857. E-mail: brandt.haney@sauersgroup.com. Only articles published after May 2007 are available through Sauers.
• For reprints of articles published prior to June 2007, contact the Commercial Reprints Department, Elsevier Inc, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010-1710. Fax: (212) 462-1935; e-mail: reprints@elsevier.com. Reprints of single articles available online may be obtained by purchasing Pay-Per-View access for $32 per article on the www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ympr/home.

Checklist for Initial Submission

The following materials should be included with the original submission, which must be sent to the Editorial Office by mail.

• Letter of submission
• Copyright Transfer/IRB Approval/HIPAA Compliance Statement signed by each author
• Original manuscript (typed and double-spaced), which includes:
• Title page (title of article; full names and academic degrees/affiliations of authors; name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail of corresponding author)

• Abstract
• Article proper
• References (on separate page)
• Tables (on separate pages)
• Legends for figures
• Illustrations
• Permission to reproduce previously published material
• Informed consent for patient photographs

• CD containing electronic files of manuscript contents

• Copyright Transfer/IRB Approval/HIPAA Compliance Statement



Updated September 2008