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

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  • Aruna M Bhat
  • Krishna D Prasad
  • Deeksha Sharma
  • Rakshith Hegde
چکیده

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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تاریخ انتشار 2012