Patient Awareness, Outcome, and Perceived Cost of Dental Implants for Replacement of Missing Teeth – A Epidemiological Survey in Dental Institution of Meerut City

Abstract Background: Tooth loss will lead to disability and affect quality of life and well-being such as impaired speaking and eating affecting adequate diet and general health as well as it creates unpleasant esthetics that plays a crucial role in facial appearance and smile. Hence, the study was conducted to assess the patient’s awareness, outcome, and perceived cost of dental implants for the replacement of missing teeth among adult population visiting the dental institution of Meerut city. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among adult population visiting the Kalka Dental College, Meerut, UP. The collected data were analyzed, and descriptive statistics of the participants were depicted; the independent t -test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for the difference between two or more than two means. Results: Majority of the participants were male and considered dental implant to be unaffordable as treatment modality. Mean knowledge score of participants was 30.82 ± 5.9, which increases with increase in education and decreased with an increase in age and was low in low Socio economic status participants. Conclusion: The present study revealed limited knowledge and awareness about dental implants among participants as treatment modality for missing teeth.