AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE OF PATIENTS TOWARDS DENTAL IMPLANTS: A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY

Dr. Ashish Bali

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE OF PATIENTS TOWARDS DENTAL IMPLANTS: A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY

Dr. Ashish Bali

Abstract :

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: Technological advancements are invading every discipline and dentistry is no exception to it. Oral rehabilitation trends have changed drastically in recent years. As the use of endosseous dental implants has revolutionized current dental practice, its thorough knowledge is an important requisite for the patient too for successful restorative results. The aim of this article is to assess the knowledge of patients regarding dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY: A questionnaire was given to 200 patients visiting various dental clinics in Moradabad city and their response was assessed. RESULTS: A fair share of participants had heard about dental implants and had some knowledge about it. CONCLUSION: Although patients had some knowledge about dental implants, still an effort on the part of dentist is required to spread proper awareness.