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. 2020 Feb;12(1):15-21.
doi: 10.4047/jap.2020.12.1.15. Epub 2020 Feb 20.

Attitude and treatment options in implant-supported prosthetics: A survey among a cohort of German dentists

Carolin Glücker  1 , Angelika Rauch  1 , Sebastian Hahnel  1
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Attitude and treatment options in implant-supported prosthetics: A survey among a cohort of German dentists

Carolin Glücker et al. J Adv Prosthodont. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the current study was to analyze treatment concepts of a cohort of German dentists for planning, fabrication, and maintenance of implant-supported fixed and removable restorations.

Materials and methods: A questionnaire including queries about experiences with implant-supported restorations as well as prosthetic and maintenance treatment concepts for supplying patients with fixed and removable implant-supported prosthetic restorations was developed and sent to 350 dental offices registered in the municipal area of Leipzig, Germany.

Results: An overall total of 62 returned questionnaires were included in the analyses, which relates to a response rate of 17.7%. Participating dentists were more involved in the prosthetic aspects of implant dentistry rather than surgery, while prosthetic concepts such as backward planning, digital processing, and application of all-ceramic materials were not commonly performed. Simple attachments were preferred over complex retention systems in removable implant-supported restorations. Tooth/implant-supported fixed denture prostheses as well as removable denture prostheses with supporting posterior implants were not regarded as a favorable treatment option.

Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study, the data indicate that dentists favor simple and conventional treatment approaches in implant prosthetics. Prosthetic aspects in the planning of implant-supported restorations are often neglected. Prosthetic treatment guidelines and aspects should commonly be considered in the planning phase of implant-supported prosthetic restorations, and awareness should be increased in postgraduate education.

Keywords: Crowns; Dental implants; Denture; Implant maintenance; Periimplantitis.

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Fig. 1. Pictogram displaying a single-tooth gap in the anterior upper jaw.
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Fig. 2. Pictogram displaying a bilaterally shortened dental arch in the lower jaw.
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