Knowledge And Awareness Of Implant Thread Design Among Undergraduate Dental Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: At present, treatment techniques available for the replacement of missing teeth are various in number. The prime emphasis is to maintain speech, aesthetics, normal function and health of the patient. In the last few years, the treatment of missing teeth has changed many folds due to the frequent use of dental implants in rehabilitation of partially or completely edentulous patients. Implants are becoming an indispensable part of dentistry nowadays because of its success and predictability in esthetic, functional rehabilitation and long-term successful outcomes.
AIM: To determine and assess the knowledge and awareness of implant thread design among undergraduate dental.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The present study was conducted among 100 undergraduate dental students aged 17-25 years of both genders. A questionnaire was prepared consisting of 10 questions, and it was distributed to each of them, and they were evaluated individually. The results of the study were calculated statistically and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively.

RESULTS: The overall results of the study indicated that 72% (4th year) and 55% (3rd year) undergraduate students do have knowledge and are aware of implant thread designs when compared to 1st year and 2nd year who lack knowledge and awareness.
CONCLUSION:
From the above study, we can conclude that there is satisfactory knowledge and awareness of implant thread design among 3rd and 4th year students. Hence there is a need to increase the knowledge and awareness of implant by conducting more workshops and seminars about implant therapy to 1st and 2nd year. Awareness of dental implants is increasing among dental patients, which demands a higher level of competence for the clinician.