Abstract
Background: It is necessary for dental students and freshly graduated dentists to apply their education and practice to different clinical and preclinical procedures. The implant success rate and durability are high. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the level of knowledge, awareness and perception of dental practitioners and post graduate students regarding dental implant complications in Coimbatore. Materials and Methods: A prevalence study design using a web-based method was conducted among dental practitioners and postgraduate students in Coimbatore. Data were collected from all (n = 212) general dental practitioners and postgraduate students using a pretested standardized self-administered web-based questionnaire that was prepared and circulated using a template provided by Google Forms (Google, Inc., USA). Results: In a survey of 212 general dental practitioners and postgraduate students in Coimbatore, 69.2% considered dental implants a viable option for tooth replacement, though 38% noted financial constraints affecting patient acceptance. While 38.5% were highly aware of the risks associated with implants, 61.5% emphasized the importance of case selection. Common issues included postoperative infections (53.8%) and screw loosening (46.2%). Aesthetically, 30.8% cited loss of the interdental papilla as a concern. Most participants favored flap surgical methods (61.5%) and recommended considering patient conditions when choosing implant prostheses. Notably, 61.5% were aware of regenerative possibilities related to dental implants. Conclusion: A comprehensive evaluation concluded that undergraduate instruction in basic implantology is essential due to the increasing prevalence of implants. Additionally, postdoctoral training programs should be established to enhance practitioners' skills and knowledge, providing them with the confidence needed to treat patients effectively
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