Knowledge and awareness about dental implants as replacement of missing teeth among a small population in Anantnag
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 11
Abstract
Aim The aim of the study was to assess the awareness of the patients regarding dental implants as an option for tooth replacement including knowledge about it and standpoint towards it amongst a small population in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, India. Materials and Methods: Information was obtained from an adult population through a door to door cross sectional survey. Results: Response was received from 1000 people, 5% of respondents felt well informed about the dental implant treatment. 5% of the population was poorly informed about the implants while as 90 % of the population had no idea about what a dental implant is. Conclusion: 10% of the district population was aware of dental implant as an alternative for replacing missing teeth. Necessary efforts and measures should be made to raise the awareness of dental implant treatment in the country.
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Dr. Shahzaib Nasti, Dr. Shaeeb Rashid
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