Original Article

Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 1

Knowledge and Awareness of Dental Implants as Retreatment Modality Available for Replacement of Missing Teeth Among Dental Patients In Punjab

Dr. Jaswinder Kaur.

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Dr. Jaswinder Kaur.
dr.jaswinder.kaur@gmail.com

Abstract


Background:  A cross sectional survey was conducted among 500 patients using a self-explanatory questionnaire. It was found that dentist was the main source of information, followed by friends and relatives. Majority of the patients had no idea about dental implants as treatment option for replacement of teeth. Various campaigns should be conducted to increase the awareness about dental implants.

Keywords: Awareness, Implant, Knowledge, Treatment modality.