Knowledge of Dental Implants Among Adults Attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Introduction: Losing natural teeth can have significant emotional and social impacts on individuals. One available treatment option is dental implants, which are popular in developed countries due to their high success rates and the improvements they bring to quality of life. However, limited knowledge about dental implants can influence both demand and outcomes. Research on this subject within the Malaysian population is scarce. Therefore, this study aims to assess the knowledge of dental implants and the factors associated with it among adults attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study used a validated self-administered questionnaire adapted from previous studies.A total of 104 adults attending Klinik Rawatan Keluarga (KRK) Hospital USM participated in the study. The data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 26.0. Results: The mean age was 43.2 years (SD =15.34), with 52.9% male and 47.1% female respondents. Respondents exhibited a moderate score of knowledge about dental implants, with an average score of 4.9 (SD =1.20). Females (95% CI: -1.062, -0.151) and individuals with high education levels (95% CI: -0.961, -0.032) demonstrated significantly greater knowledge of dental implants compared to their counterparts (p <0.05). Conclusion: This study concludes that the respondents possess a moderate knowledge score regarding dental implants. Notably, females and those with a high education level exhibit superior knowledge. Therefore, disseminating information dental implants and their benefits is essential to the public is essential to improve understanding and facilitate informed decision-making regarding tooth replacement.
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