PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH IMPLANT RETAINED PROSTHESIS PROVIDED BY RESIDENTS AT KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY- FACULTY OF DENTISTRY (KAUFD) AND KING FAHD ARMED FORCES HOSPITAL (KFAFH)

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Associate Professor and Consultant, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University.

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Aim: To evaluate patients’ satisfaction following treatment with implant supported prosthesis.
Methods: 70 patients were requested to complete a standardized survey over the phone to rate their satisfaction following treatment with dental implants at King Abdulaziz University- Faculty of Dentistry (KAUFD) and King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital (KFAFH) that was provided by residents post graduates in the implant fellowship program. The questionnaire included patients general information, the location of the implant placed as well as the type of prosthesis provided and patients opinion with regards to cost, treatment duration and choice of treatment.
Results: 30% of the patients received treatment at KFAFH, while 70% were treated at KAUFD 65.7% of the patients were employed with 39% of those working in the military sector. The treatment duration was reported to be less than one year in 57.1% of the cases. As for the location of the implant, most were placed in the posterior region (84.3%) and 52.9% were placed in the mandibular arch with 87% were restored using fixed prosthesis.
Conclusion: A high percentage of patients were completely satisfied with implant therapy and would recommend it to others. The only complained was due to the lengthy appointments needed for treatment.

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