Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari camp
Abstract Background The popularity of implant dentistry is increasing dramatically, but the success of implant treatment depends on a patient’s knowledge and expectations. Methods This study aimed to assess dental implant knowledge among refugees as a treatment option (n = 565), using face-to-face i...
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| author | Nesreen A. Salim Fatima Hafedh Meyad Mariam Mohammad Al-Abdallah Motasum Abu-Awwad Julian D. Satterthwaite |
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| description | Abstract Background The popularity of implant dentistry is increasing dramatically, but the success of implant treatment depends on a patient’s knowledge and expectations. Methods This study aimed to assess dental implant knowledge among refugees as a treatment option (n = 565), using face-to-face interviews. The frequency distribution of the responses in general and according to age, gender and education was calculated. Results 81.8% of the interviewees had missing teeth, however, only 26.2% replaced them. 16.6% of participants had never/hardly heard about implants. Females who never heard of implants were more than males (P < 0.001). 51.3% of participants described dental implants as a screw, and only 35.4% knew implants were placed in jawbones. 6.2% of respondents reported that implants required more care than a natural teeth, with 47.6% believing that diseases affect implant success. Friends were the main source of information (61.4%). Highly educated participants showed higher knowledge about implants. Conclusions The surveyed sample revealed limited knowledge about dental implants with high cost being a major obstacle, warranting more strategies to increase awareness and to make implants more affordable for this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e33948f685f040bf92cb2699357ab9142022-12-21T21:59:12ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312021-09-0121111010.1186/s12903-021-01806-7Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari campNesreen A. Salim0Fatima Hafedh Meyad1Mariam Mohammad Al-Abdallah2Motasum Abu-Awwad3Julian D. Satterthwaite4Prosthodontic Department, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan Hospital, The University of JordanBahcesehir UniversityDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of JordanProsthodontic Department, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan Hospital, The University of JordanDivision of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of ManchesterAbstract Background The popularity of implant dentistry is increasing dramatically, but the success of implant treatment depends on a patient’s knowledge and expectations. Methods This study aimed to assess dental implant knowledge among refugees as a treatment option (n = 565), using face-to-face interviews. The frequency distribution of the responses in general and according to age, gender and education was calculated. Results 81.8% of the interviewees had missing teeth, however, only 26.2% replaced them. 16.6% of participants had never/hardly heard about implants. Females who never heard of implants were more than males (P < 0.001). 51.3% of participants described dental implants as a screw, and only 35.4% knew implants were placed in jawbones. 6.2% of respondents reported that implants required more care than a natural teeth, with 47.6% believing that diseases affect implant success. Friends were the main source of information (61.4%). Highly educated participants showed higher knowledge about implants. Conclusions The surveyed sample revealed limited knowledge about dental implants with high cost being a major obstacle, warranting more strategies to increase awareness and to make implants more affordable for this population.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01806-7Dental implantsTooth replacementPublic dental healthLevel of informationSyrian refugees |
| spellingShingle | Nesreen A. Salim Fatima Hafedh Meyad Mariam Mohammad Al-Abdallah Motasum Abu-Awwad Julian D. Satterthwaite Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari camp BMC Oral Health Dental implants Tooth replacement Public dental health Level of information Syrian refugees |
| title | Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari camp |
| title_full | Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari camp |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari camp |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari camp |
| title_short | Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among Syrian refugees: a cross sectional study in Zaatari camp |
| title_sort | knowledge and awareness of dental implants among syrian refugees a cross sectional study in zaatari camp |
| topic | Dental implants Tooth replacement Public dental health Level of information Syrian refugees |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01806-7 |
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