Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception Regarding the Financial Aspects of Prosthetic Rehabilitation Using Dental Implants: A Double-Questionnaire-Based Study

Abstract

To assess up to date patient and doctor perceived costs of dental implant surgery among the Indian population as there is a lack of information regarding patients' awareness of dental implants. Two online questionnaire forms were sent over the internet to the Indian population and the Indian dentists and dental students regarding the knowledge, attitude and perception regarding the dental implant surgery for rehabilitation of a single missing tooth. Statistical analysis was then carried out using SPSS software version 23.0. Thirty-eight percent (<i>P</i> &#60; 0.05) of the participants questioned the thought that implants require the same care as fixed prostheses, and thought it was a better option due to a major percent expecting an additional payment &#62; 10,000 indian rupees. The expectations that patients have for an implant-supported set are high in contrast to their willingness to make additional payments. There are still misconceptions regarding costs, and these must be resolved individually in practice.