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PURPOSE: Replacement of missing or lost teeth with dental prostheses supported by oral implants has been accepted and received positive evaluations from patients who have undergone implant treatment. A nationwide survey from a representative sample of the general Indian urban population was made to assess public awareness of oral implant treatment and determine sources of information about implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A survey of 10,000 urban dwellers of India was conducted through a printed questionnaire that was supplied to patients in private clinics and dental hospitals across the country and completed by willing patients. Questionnaires were printed in local languages to enable completion. RESULTS: Of the 10,000 people asked about their awareness of oral implants as a treatment option for rehabilitation of missing teeth, only 2,324 (23.24%) had heard of oral implants as a treatment modality, whereas 7,676 (76.76%) had not. Most of them (9,623, or 96.23%) felt that dental insurance coverage was needed for dental implant treatment and 3.77% thought that insurance was not needed. CONCLUSION: The survey concluded that only 23.24% of the Indian urban population had heard of dental implants as a treatment option for replacing missing teeth, with dentists being the main source of information.
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Conducta de Elección , Implantes Dentales , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Población Urbana , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Actitud Frente a la Salud , Información de Salud al Consumidor , Prótesis Dental de Soporte Implantado , Servicio Odontológico Hospitalario , Relaciones Dentista-Paciente , Escolaridad , Femenino , Educación en Salud Dental , Humanos , India , Seguro Odontológico , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Práctica Privada , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Pérdida de Diente/rehabilitación , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
AIM: To determine labial and lingual plate width at extraction site, using extracted tooth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Pre-extraction ridge mapping and arch impression using putty consistency elastomeric impression material is recorded, followed by atraumatic tooth extraction, extracted tooth is cleaned and reoriented in the earlier recorded elastomeric putty impression. The cast obtained is used to measure bone width. RESULTS: The amount of available labial and palatal bone of an extracted socket can be assessed accurately. CONCLUSION: This technique will help the surgeon understand the thickness of labial plate especially the apical region without reflecting the flap, also aid in selection of proper dimension of dental implant, and if bone graft is needed.