Knowledge and Perception about Dental Implants among Undergraduate Dental Students in Saudi Arabia-A Questionnaire-Based Study

Implant dentistry has evolved into the mainstream of restorative and rehabilitation procedures worldwide. There are mainly two phases of the dental implant; a surgical phase and a prosthodontic phase. For centuries, there were ways to replace the crown but not the root but root replacement is now possible. Endosseous dental implants are alternative tooth roots and implant-supported prostheses are considered the best substitute for missing teeth. The purpose of this study will be to assess the Self- reported status of knowledge and perception of undergraduates on Dental Implants in Saudi Arabia. Dental undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia. Nonprobability Convenient sampling method will be employed. The study subject’s voluntary participation and confidentiality will be ensured. Cross-sectional close-ended mailed Questionnaire-based survey on Dental undergraduates in Saudi Arabia. A sample size of 600 will be considered for analysis. Descriptive statistics of frequency distribution and percentages were calculated for the categorical variables. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were applied to determine the association between the characteristics of the study participants across knowledge and perception towards dental implants. Knowledge and perception about dental implants among undergraduate dental students differed in different academic years & gender. items on advantages of implant placement, implant success, the longevity of dental implants, oral hygiene, and maintenance of dental implants, cost, and acceptability were found to be associated with academic year with an increase in undergraduate training.