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ArticleBioinformation2025

Patient perspectives on tooth replacement: A cross-sectional survey.

Sai Krishna Athota, K Varun Reddy, Harikrishna Modalavalasa, Bhargavi Katta, Ravi Shankar Yalavarthy, Prachi Krishna Kant Pandey

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Sai Krishna AthotaClinician, Windsormill, MD, USA.
K Varun ReddySree Sai Dental College and Research Institute, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Harikrishna ModalavalasaDepartment of Prosthodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, India.
Bhargavi KattaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Drs. S and NR SIDS, Gannavaram, India.
Ravi Shankar YalavarthyMamata Dental College, Khammam, India.
Prachi Krishna Kant PandeyClinician, Mahavir Arogya Sansthan, Patna, Bihar, India.

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Abstract

Awareness, attitudes, knowledge and preferences regarding tooth replacement among 200 adults aged 30-70 years using a validated 26-item questionnaire is of interest. Results showed that 66% of participants had a positive attitude towards treatment and 5% of participants showed negative awareness, while 38% demonstrated good awareness and 29% had poor understanding of available options. Socio-demographic factors are including age, education, affordability, influenced decisions and expectations. The findings highlight the need for targeted awareness programs to improve knowledge and encourage early adoption of dental prosthetic care in adult population.

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Awarenesscross-sectional surveydental prosthesismissing teethpatient attitudes

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PMID40978576
PMCPMC12449509

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