KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF DENTAL IMPLANT AND PROSTHESES FOR MISSING TEETH REPLACEMENT OF SAUDI POPULATION

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  • Abdulrahman J. Alhaddad, Norah S. Alwaday, Seba A. Halloul, Mohannad A. Alghamdi, Abdulmalik S. Alsalem. Wael F. Alanazi, Abdulaziz N. Almutairi, Saad A. Almalki, Ibrahim M. Alfahdi, Lolwa W. Abulhamail, Khames T. Alzahrani Author

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Introduction: Having healthy teeth is essential for maintaining self- confidence. The state of a person's teeth has an important impact on their physical health. They have a strong connection, and oral health is largely dictated by an individual's socioeconomic status. Therefore, the stomatognathic system and the masticatory function are affected by tooth loss. Both the psychological distress and the general decrease in quality of life caused by tooth loss have a detrimental effect on morale. Objectives: This study aims to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of people in Saudi Arabia regarding dental implants and prostheses for missing teeth replacement. Methodology: This cross-sectional study will be conducted between July 2024 to December 2024 in Saudi Arabia, based on structured questionnaire. The participants will include Saudi males and females aged 18 to 60 years old from all regions of Saudi Arabia. Excluded from the study are dental practitioners and people under 18 years old. After applying a formula based on prevalence estimation with a 95% confidence level and 5% acceptable error, the minimum target sample size of 348 was selected. Results: In a study involving 538 participants, findings indicated significant gaps in knowledge and awareness regarding dental implants and prostheses among the Saudi population. While 53.2% reported having lost permanent teeth, a concerning 57.8% demonstrated low knowledge levels about replacement options. Only 18.4% exhibited high awareness of dental implants, with 61.9% showing very low awareness. The study found that older participants (40 and above) and married individuals had notably higher knowledge levels (P=0.0001). Despite the overall lack of awareness, 93.5% expressed a desire for improved public education on dental health. Conclusion: In conclusion, the findings of this study underscore a critical need for enhanced public education regarding dental implants and prostheses in Saudi Arabia. While some demographic groups exhibit a better understanding of these treatment options, significant gaps remain, particularly among younger and single individual

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2025-01-26

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KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF DENTAL IMPLANT AND PROSTHESES FOR MISSING TEETH REPLACEMENT OF SAUDI POPULATION. (2025). CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS, 1291-1310. https://magellanes.com/index.php/CMN/article/view/1296