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Patients' Awareness toward Implant-supported Prosthesis: An Observational Study
C Mahendra Raju1, Sumanth Gunupati2, Madisetty Mahesh Babu3
1Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|January 5, 2017
Summary
Patient awareness of implant-supported prostheses is low, with cost being a significant barrier. Increased media utilization is recommended to improve patient knowledge and informed decision-making for dental implants.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Prosthodontics
- Public Health
Background:
- Implant-supported prostheses offer predictable success and enhance patient quality of life.
- Understanding patient awareness is crucial for informed treatment decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient awareness regarding implant-supported prostheses.
- To identify factors influencing patient knowledge and treatment choices.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 391 participants.
- Utilized a structured questionnaire to evaluate implant-related awareness.
Main Results:
- Only 37.5% reported moderate knowledge of tooth replacement options.
- Approximately 50% viewed implants as a viable treatment.
- Dentists were the primary information source; media contributed only 7.03%.
- High cost emerged as a major barrier to implant selection.
Conclusions:
- Patient awareness of dental implants is generally low.
- Media engagement is essential to boost awareness and informed choices.
- Improving awareness can lead to better functional stability and denture retention.
