Patient's Knowledge Regarding Dental Implants in Tabriz, Iran

Statement of the Problem: Replacement of missing or lost teeth with dental prostheses supported by dental implants has been accepted and received positive evaluations from patients who have undergone implant treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of patient knowledge about dental implants among a selected sample of dental patients in Tabriz, Iran. A total of 150 patients were selected from among those referring to Tabriz dental school. Patients’ knowledge regarding dental implants was evaluated through a questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that 60% of the subjects knew about dental implants. So that in 42% patients, dentists were the main source of information about dental implants. The survey concluded that an acceptable number of patients had heard of dental implants as a treatment option for replacing missing teeth, with dentists being the main source of information.