2024 Volume 12 Issue 1 Supplementary
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THE PERCEPTION OF UTILIZING THE IMPLANT TREATMENT IN FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION IN SAUDI ARABIA


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Abstract

This article discusses various aspects of prosthodontics, a branch of dentistry focused on tooth replacement. It covers topics like the importance of teeth, causes of tooth loss, different types of treatments, including removable and fixed prosthetics, and awareness of dental implants as an option. The study aimed to assess patient awareness, knowledge, and attitude of Implant-Supported dentures in Saudi Arabia. This study is cross-sectional research conducted in Saudi Arabia. The study plans to recruit participants through social media platforms like Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. The inclusion criteria are Saudi citizens, both males and females, from all provinces of Saudi Arabia, with or without knowledge of different treatment options, who agree to participate and complete questionnaires. Dental practitioners and individuals under 18 years old are excluded. The distribution of individuals across different knowledge levels was defined as low, moderate, and high knowledge levels, with 67 individuals (5.0%) falling into the low knowledge level category, 917 individuals (67.9%) falling into the moderate knowledge level category, and 367 individuals (27.2%) falling into the high knowledge level category. The largest percentage of individuals falls into the moderate awareness level category, at 47.2%. A statistically significant association exists between age and knowledge score (p=0.001). It also indicates a statistically significant association between gender and knowledge score (p=0.023). In conclusion, the perception of utilizing implant treatment in full-mouth rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia is a multifaceted topic that requires a comprehensive and nuanced approach. Fortunately, participants showed acceptable levels of knowledge and awareness scores.


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