| Autor: |
N., Shaikh Rukhshana, J., Chauhan Chirag, B., Pathan Rashidkhan |
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Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research; Mar2022, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p66-73, 8p |
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Context: Lack of awareness is present in the population for dental implants, especially in some areas of Gujarat, especially towards the North side. Aim: To assess patients' awareness, knowledge, and attitude about the dental implant for missing teeth replacement in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, to assess their information source about the same. Settings and Design: A self-explanatory questionnaire-based study Methods and Material: Total 532 patients visited the dental colleges of North Gujarat were asked to fill the questionnaires, 276 patients who were from the Mehsana district of Gujarat were included in the study. Statistical analysis used: The Pearson Chi-Square Test is used. Results: Forty-four percent of participants knew about the dental implant treatment. From this, the age group A, that is between18 and 40 years showed more amount of awareness with the marginal difference between males and females. Only 23.1% of patients wanted the replacement of missing teeth with the treatment of dental implants. Conclusions: We concluded that less awareness is marked about the treatment of dental implants in the population of the Mehsana district of Gujarat. It required a need provision of proper education to them. Therefore, the patients were provided an education related to the dental implant treatment that helps them in the choice about a proper treatment option for missing teeth replacement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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