APPROACH OF DENTAL PRACTITIONERS TOWARDS THE SELECTION OF IMPLANT DESIGNS; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

  • Aqsa Shaukat MPhil Trainee, Dental Materials
  • Nida Zehra Assistant Professor, Department of Dental Materials, AM College NUMS
  • Muhammad Kaleem Assiciate Professor, Department of Dental Materials, AM College NUMS
Keywords: Dental implant, Practices, Selection, Implantology, Survey

Abstract

To investigate the choices made by dental practitioners in selection of the implant prosthesis. A twelve-question survey was designed regarding basic choices in dental implant selection. Dentists from institutes of twin cities were asked to record their response. The data obtained formed the basis for assessment. Overall response rate for the survey was 75%. No variable revealed significant association to the designation or the experience of the clinicians statistically (p ≤ 0.05). The Straumann and Bio Horizon implant systems are the most used implant systems. Within study limitations, most dentists select implants based on cost effectiveness, ease of use, availability, and thread design. To increase surface area, the presence of micro-threads is preferred over thread pitch and thread depth. The glass ionomer and resin cement are mainly used for placement of prosthesis

Published
2023-03-30
How to Cite
Aqsa Shaukat, Nida Zehra, & Muhammad Kaleem. (2023). APPROACH OF DENTAL PRACTITIONERS TOWARDS THE SELECTION OF IMPLANT DESIGNS; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal, 43(1), 30-35. Retrieved from https://podj.com.pk/index.php/podj/article/view/724
Issue
Vol. 43 No. 1 (2023): January-March 2023
Section
Original Articles
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