Knowledge and Attitude About Rehabilitation Among Partially Edentulous Patients In Madurai City

Objective: The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and attitude among the partially edentulous patients in Madurai city regarding rehabilitation. Methods: A 12 item, closed ended, self-administered questionnaire which were framed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards the rehabilitation was used to collect data from the study subjects. After obtaining the informed consent the study participants were asked to fill the questionnaire. Results: Overall 62.9% of study population have a sound knowledge about edentulism and rehabilitation and 46.6% of study population showed positive attitude towards the rehabilitation. Conclusion: Knowledge and attitude towards rehabilitation still needs to be improved.