Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background and Aim: Since different implant systems are available, dentists are confronted with the question of which criteria are essential for a proficient implant system selection. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting implant system selection by dentists in Kerman.  Materials an...

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Main Authors: A Raesi Estabragh, A Golestaneh, M Maleki Gorji, L Kheiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Islamic Azad University 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences
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Online Access:http://jrdms.dentaliau.ac.ir/article-1-263-en.html
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author A Raesi Estabragh
A Golestaneh
M Maleki Gorji
L Kheiri
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description Background and Aim: Since different implant systems are available, dentists are confronted with the question of which criteria are essential for a proficient implant system selection. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting implant system selection by dentists in Kerman.  Materials and Methods: A questionnaire inspecting the key factors in implant system selection was distributed among 120 dentists. Fisher's exact test was used to analyze the data.  Results: Most dentists used two implant systems at the office (52.5%). For the majority of dentists (40.8%), the first factor in choosing an implant system was the implant support services. The price of each implant (25.8%) and the satisfaction of previous cases (23.3%) were the second and third factors, respectively. For most dentists (59.2%), the least important reason for choosing an implant system was the manufacturing country. Recommendation from colleagues (24.2%) was of minor importance in implant system selection. Sixty-one (50.8%) dentists had a history of abandoning an implant system because of failure (59.0%) and lack of support from the importer (27.9%). The quality of the implant was the major cause of system selection for 68.8% of dentists and 75% of specialists (P<0.05). Conclusion: The most important reason for choosing an implant system was post-sales services. The cost of each implant and the satisfaction of previous cases were other important factors. The least important factor was the system's manufacturer.
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spelling doaj.art-d1fb3440e6b546caa557ef7f6ebcef782022-12-22T01:50:07ZengIslamic Azad UniversityJournal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences2383-27542019-09-01442630Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional StudyA Raesi Estabragh0A Golestaneh1M Maleki Gorji2L Kheiri3 Dentist Assisstant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) branch, Isfahan, Iran Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School Background and Aim: Since different implant systems are available, dentists are confronted with the question of which criteria are essential for a proficient implant system selection. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting implant system selection by dentists in Kerman.  Materials and Methods: A questionnaire inspecting the key factors in implant system selection was distributed among 120 dentists. Fisher's exact test was used to analyze the data.  Results: Most dentists used two implant systems at the office (52.5%). For the majority of dentists (40.8%), the first factor in choosing an implant system was the implant support services. The price of each implant (25.8%) and the satisfaction of previous cases (23.3%) were the second and third factors, respectively. For most dentists (59.2%), the least important reason for choosing an implant system was the manufacturing country. Recommendation from colleagues (24.2%) was of minor importance in implant system selection. Sixty-one (50.8%) dentists had a history of abandoning an implant system because of failure (59.0%) and lack of support from the importer (27.9%). The quality of the implant was the major cause of system selection for 68.8% of dentists and 75% of specialists (P<0.05). Conclusion: The most important reason for choosing an implant system was post-sales services. The cost of each implant and the satisfaction of previous cases were other important factors. The least important factor was the system's manufacturer.http://jrdms.dentaliau.ac.ir/article-1-263-en.htmldentistsdental implantsdental implantation
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Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences
dentists
dental implants
dental implantation
title Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_full Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_fullStr Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_full_unstemmed Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_short Effective Factors in Implant System Selection by Dentists in Kerman in 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_sort effective factors in implant system selection by dentists in kerman in 2018 a cross sectional study
topic dentists
dental implants
dental implantation
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