Knowledge and awareness of dental implants as a treatment choice in adult population in South India: A hospital-based study

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dc.contributor.authorMayya, Anoopen_US
dc.contributor.authorD'Souza, Joanaen_US
dc.contributor.authorGeorge, Ann Maryen_US
dc.contributor.authorShenoy, Kamalakanthen_US
dc.contributor.authorJodalli, Praveenen_US
dc.contributor.authorMayya, Shreemathi Sen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-02T06:45:12Z
dc.date.available2020-01-02T06:45:12Z
dc.date.issued2018-05
dc.description.abstractImplant-supported prosthesis improves the self-confidence and quality of life of the patient by giving them masticatory comfort and a high level of satisfaction. For any professional community, it is essential to know whether patients feel well informed and whether what they know reflects on the current advances in dental health care. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental implants as a treatment choice in patients visiting a dental college situated in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 13 close-ended questions was used to assess the level of knowledge and awareness among patients visiting prosthodontics outpatient department regarding dental implants as a treatment option for replacing missing teeth. A total of 242 participants were interviewed to collect the required data. Chi-square test was used to study the association between demographic variables and awareness about implantation. Results: Only 17.8% of the population with missing teeth knew about dental implants as a treatment choice. For 69.8% of the population, the source of information regarding prosthetic options was through friends and relatives, and for 28.1%, it was from dentists. Awareness percentage was significantly higher among males (P = 0.024) and among those whose education level was graduation and above (P < 0.001). Conclusion: This study showed that knowledge and awareness regarding dental implants was disturbingly low. The patients had a very minimal and superficial knowledge regarding prosthetic options. Emphasis is placed on the need for conducting and implementing various public awareness campaigns and for establishing counseling centers.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsFaculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Prosthodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Neurosurgery, KMC Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Statistics, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationMayya Anoop, D'Souza Joana, George Ann Mary, Shenoy Kamalakanth, Jodalli Praveen, Mayya Shreemathi S. Knowledge and awareness of dental implants as a treatment choice in adult population in South India: A hospital-based study. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2018 May; 29(3): 263-267en_US
dc.identifier.issn0970-9290
dc.identifier.issn1998-3603
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/192086
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherIndian Society for Dental Researchen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber3en_US
dc.relation.volume29en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_92_17en_US
dc.subjectAwarenessen_US
dc.subjectdental implantsen_US
dc.subjectIndiaen_US
dc.subjectknowledgeen_US
dc.titleKnowledge and awareness of dental implants as a treatment choice in adult population in South India: A hospital-based studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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