Dental implants are artificial tooth roots used to
support a restoration for a missing tooth or teeth,
helping to stop or prevent jawbone loss. Considered as a
cosmetic form of dentistry, implantation procedure is
categorized as a form of prosthetic dentistry. The aim of
the study was to assess public awareness and their
knowledge towards dental implants through web-based
survey.
A questionnaire web-based survey consisting of 20
questions on dental implant were conducted and assessed
using percentage among 200 participants.
Out of 200 participants, 56% selected dental
implant as their replacement for missing teeth and
source of information was mostly from dentist.63.5% of
participants willing to know more regarding dental
implant treatment.
Conclusion:
Most of the participants have heard about dental
implant, found it affordable and preferred implant as a
treatment option. However, more knowledge and
understanding should be provided by the dentist as
many participants considered fear, longer duration, need
for surgery and expensive all the reasons to avoid
implant treatment resulting as the major disadvantage in
this survey
Keywords : Dental Implant, Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude.