PATIENT AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF DENTAL IMPLANTS AS A TREATMENT MODALITY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MISSING TEETH.

Dr. Radhika Arora; Dr. Daphne. T; Dr. Shwetha Poovani; Dr. Gautam Shetty

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2018

PATIENT AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF DENTAL IMPLANTS AS A TREATMENT MODALITY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MISSING TEETH.

Dr. Radhika Arora, Dr. Daphne. T, Dr. Shwetha Poovani, Dr. Gautam Shetty

Abstract :

Background: Bangalore is considered economically stable with high literacy rate and also healthcare is well organised even in remote places. Having adequate facility people are still unaware of implant as an option for treatment of missing teeth.

Objective: To assess the sources, level of awareness, and need for information about dental implants among patients attending the OPD section of Rajarajeswari medical and dental college, Bangalore.

Materials and methods: A survey was conducted on 200 patients in the OPD section of Rajarajeswari medical and dental college, Bangalore. A printed questionnaire was used to evaluate the awareness about dental implants.

Result: Out of 200 patients 74% had not heard about the implant as treatment modality. Most of the participants who were aware had higher education level. The dentist was the main sources of information about dental implants (38%), and most of them were found to have interest to know about implants (69%). 51.5% were willing to go under the treatment if needed.

Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study, it can be concluded saying that 74% of the people did not have any information regarding dental implants in spite that 68% had education up to graduation level. The survey also indicates the lack of effort by the dentist and governing bodies regarding taking necessary steps for creating awareness amongst the population.

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