Survey of Dental Implant and Restoration Selection by Prosthodontists in Dubai.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With various surgical and prosthetic component designs being introduced in dental implants, decisions have to be made when choosing a system and a certain prosthodontic protocol. A survey of implant prosthodontic specialists has not been previously performed in the Middle East.

Aim

This study aimed to determine selection criteria and choice of dental implants and restorations by prosthodontic specialists in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Materials and methods

A validated 16-item questionnaire was used in the survey which included demographic information, implant training and experience, implant treatment planning, implant restoration, and implant system preference. The research protocol was approved by the Research and Ethics Committees of Hamd

SUBMITTER: Al Saleh F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8387181 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature