Evaluation of Public Perception, Awareness and Attitude towards Dental Implant in Punjab Using Web-Based Questionnaire Technique

Background: In developing nations like India awareness and education about dental implants as a treatment modality is still scanty. Aim: The study was conducted to determine the perception, awareness of patients toward dental implants as a treatment modality among the general population of Punjab and to assess attitude on accepting dental implants as a treatment modality. Materials and Methods: A structured questionnaire web based survey (via Google Forms) was conducted on 250 randomly selected participants through platform like whatsapp and facebook and assessed using percentage. The participants who agreed opened the link and filled out the form were included in the study. Results: A total of 240 individuals completed the questionnaires out of which 92% of the participants were aware of dental implants. Dentists are the main source of information on dental implants followed by internet. Awareness percentage was significantly higher among males and among those whose education level was graduation and above. 58.4% of the participants regarded high cost of treatment as biggest disadvantage. 44.8% of the individuals blamed poor maintenance for the failure of implants while 42.6% of the individuals thought implants would last 10 years. 90.3% of the participants were ready to restore their loss teeth with dental implants. Conclusion: This study revealed a high level of awareness among public. Special measures should be made to reduce the cost of dental implants to a more affordable rate