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@article{195570,
        author = {SONA R},
        title = {AWARENESS OF DENTALIMPLANTS AMONG PATIENTS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {688-693},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195570},
        abstract = {Background: Dental implants have revolutionized oral rehabilitation, yet patient uptake is often hindered by socio-economic and psychological factors. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes regarding dental implants among a diverse patient population.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 315 dental outpatients using a validated 16-item questionnaire provided in English and Tamil. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine frequencies and percentages.
Results: High general awareness was observed (96.2%), with the dentist being the primary information source (62.5%). While 93.7% understood the function of implants, 89.2% expressed concern regarding procedural pain and 87.9% perceived the cost as high. The most significant barriers were fear of surgery (48.6%) and financial constraints (40.6%).
Conclusion: There is a notable "Knowledge-Apprehension Gap." While patients are aware of the benefits of implants, clinical success in treatment uptake requires addressing surgical anxiety and cost-perceived barriers through targeted patient counseling.},
        keywords = {Dental Implants, Patient Awareness, Implant Dentistry, Cross-sectional study, Oral Rehabilitation.},
        month = {April},
        }