Dietary Experiences and Needs of Edentulous Patients Following Full Arch Implant Surgery: A Qualitative Study

Edentulous patients undergoing implant surgery experienced multidimensional eating restrictions and dietary challenges. The majority of patients expressed a pressing need for professional dietary guidance to enhance dietary experience and quality of life. During the critical period of osseointegration following edentulous jaw surgery, a combination of conventional and digital methods can be employed to meet patients' information needs and address existing clinical shortcomings. Based on research findings, future efforts are needed to develop a phased progressive dietary guidance protocol tailored to patient needs, aligned with the biological stages of osseointegration.