AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL
CLINIC

Tuz, Hakan H; Aktaş, Alper; Karaca, Çiğdem; Urhan Güçlü, Şeydanur

AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC

Alper AKTAŞ, (Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Ağız Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye)

Hakan Hıfzı TÜZ, (Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Ağız Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye)

Çiğdem KARACA, (Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Ağız Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye)

Şeydanur URHAN (Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Ağız Diş ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye)

Clinical Dentistry and Research

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Yıl: 2021 Cilt: 45 Sayı: 2 Sayfa Aralığı: 93 - 101 Metin Dili: İngilizce İndeks Tarihi: 06-06-2022

AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC

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Background and Aims: Inadequate and incorrect information about dental implants causes patients to have unrealistic expectations. This study aimed to evaluate the level and sources of information on dental implants among patients at a university dental clinic. Material and Methods: We designed a standardized 18-item questionnaire to assess patients’ knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding dental implants. The data collected were evaluated with respect to source and amount of information and levels of information on prosthodontic options, dental implant surgeries, and dental implant acceptance. Results: The study recruited 505 participants aged 13 to 82 years (mean: 38.31 years), with a male–female ratio of 1:1.4. Of the participants, 47% were aware of dental implants as alternative replacements for missing teeth. Meanwhile, 60%, who desired the fixed prosthetic denture, demanded implant- supported prosthetic rehabilitation for their missing teeth. High cost was reported as the major disadvantage of dental implant treatment, while the major advantage was longevity of dental implants. Health workers were the main source of information. About half (58%) of the participants reported that specialists in implantology can perform dental implant surgery, whereas 56.2% of them believed that a professor, associate professor, or assistant professor working at dental office was the best option for dental implant treatment. Conclusion: The participants had a moderate level of awareness about dental implants as a treatment option for missing teeth.

Anahtar Kelime:

ÜNİVERSİTE DİŞ KLİNİĞİNE BAŞVURAN HASTALARIN DENTAL İMPLANTLARA İLİŞKİN FARKINDALIKLARI, BİLGİLERİ VE TUTUMLARI

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Arkaplan ve Amaç: Dental implantlar hakkında yetersiz ve yanlış bilgi hastalarda gerçekçi olmayan beklentilere yol açmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bir üniversitenin diş kliniğine başvuran hastalarda dental implantlar hakkında bilgi düzeyini ve bilgi kaynaklarını değerlendirmektir. Materyal ve Yöntem: Hastaların dental implantlara karşı farkındalıklarını, bilgilerini ve tutumlarını değerlendirmek için 18 sorudan oluşan standart bir anket hazırlanmıştır. Anketten toplanan veri, hastaların protetik seçenekler hakkında bilgi düzeylerini, bilgilerinin kaynağını ve miktarını, dental implant cerrahisi hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerini ve dental implant tedavisini kabul düzeylerini içeren dört kısımda değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçlar: Çalışmaya toplam 505 katılımcı eşlik etmiştir. Hastaların yaşları 13-82 arasında değişmektedir (ortalama yaş 38.31), ve erkek kadın oranı 1:1.4’tür. Katılımcıların %47.1’i dental implantları eksik dişlerin yerine geçebilecek bir alternatif olarak bilmektedirler. Hastaların %60’ı sabit protez istemektedirler ve aynı zamanda eksik dişleri için implant destekli protetik rehabilitasyon talep etmektedirler. Dental implant tedavisinde, dental implantların uzun ömürlü olması en büyük avantaj olarak görülürken, yüksek maliyet en büyük dezavantaj olarak rapor edilmiştir. Sağlık çalışanları dental implantlar hakkında elde edilen bilginin ana kaynağıdır. Katılımcıların yaklaşık yarısı (%58’si), dental implant cerrahisini implantoloji uzmanlarının yapabileceğini belirtmişlerdir ve %56.2’si klinikte çalışan profesör, doçent ya da yardımcı doçentin dental implant tedavisi için en iyi seçenek olduğuna inanmaktadırlar. Varılan sonuç: Dental implantların eksik dişler için alternatif bir tedavi seçeneği olduğuna dair orta düzeyde farkındalık bulunmaktadır.

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APA	Aktaş A, Tuz H, Karaca Ç, Urhan Güçlü Ş (2021). AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. , 93 - 101.
Chicago	Aktaş Alper,Tuz Hakan H,Karaca Çiğdem,Urhan Güçlü Şeydanur AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. (2021): 93 - 101.
MLA	Aktaş Alper,Tuz Hakan H,Karaca Çiğdem,Urhan Güçlü Şeydanur AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. , 2021, ss.93 - 101.
AMA	Aktaş A,Tuz H,Karaca Ç,Urhan Güçlü Ş AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. . 2021; 93 - 101.
Vancouver	Aktaş A,Tuz H,Karaca Ç,Urhan Güçlü Ş AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. . 2021; 93 - 101.
IEEE	Aktaş A,Tuz H,Karaca Ç,Urhan Güçlü Ş "AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC." , ss.93 - 101, 2021.
ISNAD	Aktaş, Alper vd. "AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC". (2021), 93-101.

APA	Aktaş A, Tuz H, Karaca Ç, Urhan Güçlü Ş (2021). AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. Clinical Dentistry and Research, 45(2), 93 - 101.
Chicago	Aktaş Alper,Tuz Hakan H,Karaca Çiğdem,Urhan Güçlü Şeydanur AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. Clinical Dentistry and Research 45, no.2 (2021): 93 - 101.
MLA	Aktaş Alper,Tuz Hakan H,Karaca Çiğdem,Urhan Güçlü Şeydanur AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. Clinical Dentistry and Research, vol.45, no.2, 2021, ss.93 - 101.
AMA	Aktaş A,Tuz H,Karaca Ç,Urhan Güçlü Ş AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. Clinical Dentistry and Research. 2021; 45(2): 93 - 101.
Vancouver	Aktaş A,Tuz H,Karaca Ç,Urhan Güçlü Ş AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC. Clinical Dentistry and Research. 2021; 45(2): 93 - 101.
IEEE	Aktaş A,Tuz H,Karaca Ç,Urhan Güçlü Ş "AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC." Clinical Dentistry and Research, 45, ss.93 - 101, 2021.
ISNAD	Aktaş, Alper vd. "AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC". Clinical Dentistry and Research 45/2 (2021), 93-101.