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Satisfaction with dental implants: a literature review
Mahmoud Al-Omiri1, Ra'ed Abu Hantash, Ahed Al-Wahadni
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. alomirim@yahoo.co.uk
Implant Dentistry
|December 20, 2005
Summary
Patient satisfaction with dental implants is a growing focus in dentistry. Reviews show dental implants offer predictable results, improving patient satisfaction and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry and Oral Health
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
Background:
- Patient assessment of treatment outcomes is increasingly important in dental practice.
- Patient satisfaction is a key outcome measure for dental implant treatments.
- Literature reviews on patient satisfaction with dental implants are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze topics related to patient satisfaction with dental implants.
- To review existing literature on patient satisfaction following dental implant treatment.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (1983-2004).
- Manual searches were performed to identify additional relevant articles.
- The review focused on studies assessing patient satisfaction and life quality related to dental implants.
Main Results:
- Dental implants demonstrate promising and predictable outcomes.
- Patient satisfaction is consistently reported as high following dental implant treatment.
- Dental implants positively impact various aspects of patients' lives.
Conclusions:
- Dental implants are a reliable treatment option for improving patient satisfaction.
- The predictable results of dental implants contribute significantly to patient well-being.
- Further research should continue to explore patient-reported outcomes in implant dentistry.