Public Knowledge and Awareness Regarding the Use of Dental Implants for Replacing Missing Teeth: A Questionnaire-based Survey in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Introduction: In recent years, dental implants have become a viable option for replacement of missing teeth in completely or partially edentulous patients. However, due to inadequate knowledge or information many patients do not prefer implant therapy. Aim: The main study objective was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness regarding dental implants as an option of treatment among dental patients according to their level of education in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: The knowledge and awareness of patients regarding the use of dental implants for substituting missing teeth were assessed with the help of a cross-sectional study from January 2018 to June 2018 utilising standardised self-explanatory questionnaire that were circulated at two places in Riyadh: dental patients visiting the college of dentistry, King Saud University and outpatients visiting King Khalid University Hospital. Patients were provided with the questionnaires during their routine visits to the dental clinics. A total of 1471 subjects participated in this study. Chi-square test was performed to find association between education level of study subjects and their knowledge on various aspects of dental implants, and a p-value