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Acceptance rate of palatal implants: a questionnaire study.

Elif Gündüz1, Thorsten T Schneider-Del Savio, Gerhard Kucher

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. elifgunduz@web.de

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|November 3, 2004
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Orthodontic palatal implants offer maximum anchorage with high patient satisfaction. Most patients adapt quickly and would recommend this effective treatment option.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Orthodontic implants provide superior anchorage, but patient psychological responses are underreported.
  • This limits adoption by some clinicians despite the benefits of maximum anchorage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient experiences and satisfaction with orthodontic palatal implants.
  • To assess the psychological aspects and comfort levels associated with palatal implant treatment.

Main Methods:

  • 85 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with palatal implants completed questionnaires.
  • Data collected on adaptation period, satisfaction, recommendation rates, and comfort.

Main Results:

  • Most patients adapted to palatal implants within 2 weeks.

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  • 95% reported satisfaction, and 86% would recommend the treatment.
  • 75% found the appliance construction less comfortable than the implant itself.

    • Conclusions:

    • Palatal implants are well-tolerated for the average orthodontic treatment duration of 24 months.
    • High patient satisfaction and recommendation rates suggest psychological acceptance.
    • Addressing appliance comfort may further enhance patient experience with palatal implants.