Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-02 | 66-72
Original Research Article
Comparative Evaluation of Awareness of Tooth Supported and Implant Supported Prosthesis among Nalgonda Population
Dr. Anulekha C. K, Manognya Musham, Dr. Taruna M, Dr. Ramu Reddy, Dr. Aditya Sai Jagani, Dr. Parameshwari G
Published : Feb. 19, 2019
Abstract
Statement of problem: The choice to replace missing teeth among patients suffering from an edentulous condition is
always preferred with a fixed treatment option. The two major options among the fixed prosthetic treatment are tooth
supported prosthesis and implant supported prosthesis. There has always been a need to assess the level of awareness and
understanding about both the options of fixed prosthetic treatment among the rural group of Nalgonda population. Aim
and objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the awareness, expectations level of knowledge among the dental
patients regarding fixed treatment options to replace missing teeth. Material and Methodology: 153 patients Indian
adults referred to Kamineni institute of dental sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda district, Telangana state, India were
presented with a questionnaire including 13 questions regarding level of information and awareness about fixed treatment
options. The data were collected and statistically analysed with Chi-square test. Results: Among 153 patients almost 99%
of the screened study group were aware that missing teeth could be replaced by fixed treatment options. Out of which,
60% of the information regarding tooth and implant supported denture were received from doctors, 15% from friends,
14% from media and 11% from family. Knowledge related to the validity for both the types of treatment options, 27%
and 50% were unaware of tooth supported and implant supported prosthesis respectively. Further, the opinion for
restoring the missing teeth, 90% of the population felt the necessity for replacing the missing teeth whereas 10% were not
interested to restore the missing teeth. Conclusion: The general awareness level of fixed prosthesis are satisfactory and
however there is need for more awareness to know the validity , advantages, disadvantages and effectiveness of each
fixed treatment options when compared with each other.