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

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