Attitude toward Desire for Implant Treatment in South Coastal Karnataka Population: A Short-term Epidemiological Survey

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Oral Implantology & Clinical Research

Author
1. Deeksha Sharma
2. Aruna M Bhat
3. Krishna D Prasad
4. Rakshith Hegde
ISSN
0975-6523
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10012-1068
Volume
3
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Prosthodontics, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
    1. Department of Prosthodontics, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
    1. Department of Prosthodontics, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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    Abstract

    The purpose of this survey was to determine the awareness of dental implant as a treatment modality among the people of South Coastal Karnataka and their attitude and desire for implant treatment and also the various constraints in implant treatment. Materials and methods: This was a questionnaire-based study carried out on 100 edentulous or partially edentulous subjects. Results: The results were evaluated by Pearson Chi-square test. Conclusion: It was seen that a large percentage of people were not aware of dental implant treatment. But when educated about it, they showed positive response toward it. Hence, ignorance remains the barrier between the need and utilization of advanced dental treatment modalities.

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