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ReviewInternational journal of dentistry2026

Awareness, Attitudes, Needs, and Demands Toward Tooth Replacement Options Among Patients at an Emirati University-Setting Clinic.

Amaweya Alsammarraie, K Sulafa El-Samarrai, Kelvin I Afrashtehfar, Musab Saeed, Esraa Jaber, Berksam Amr Fatouh, Shahenda A L Sayed, Sara Khoshniyat, Wala Alkurdi, Mawada Abdelmagied

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Review in International journal of dentistry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Amaweya AlsammarraieDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.
K Sulafa El-SamarraiPedodontics and Preventive Department, University of Mashreq, Baghdad, Iraq, uom.edu.iq.
Kelvin I AfrashtehfarDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.
Musab SaeedDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3564-184X
Esraa JaberDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6150-7863
Berksam Amr FatouhDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.
Shahenda A L SayedDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.
Sara KhoshniyatDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.
Wala AlkurdiDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.
Mawada AbdelmagiedDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE, ajman.ac.ae.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9004-4618

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the awareness, attitudes, needs, and demands of patients at Ajman University regarding available tooth replacement options. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 patients attending Ajman University's dental clinics. The sample consisted of 51.5% males and 48.5% females, all aged 18 years or older with one or more missing teeth. Participants completed a structured, closed-ended questionnaire designed to reveal their knowledge of dental prostheses, the reasons for seeking or delaying replacement, and their preferences for prosthodontic treatment options. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square and Fisher's exact tests with a significance level of Results: Significant associations were found between the demographic variables (independent variables) and the key prosthodontic-related measures assessed in the study (dependent variables). Age and gender were significantly associated with the number of missing teeth ( Conclusion: Patients demonstrated a high level of awareness of dental prostheses, particularly removable dentures, with implants emerging as the most preferred replacement option. Financial limitations and fear of discomfort were major barriers to seeking prosthetic treatment. Enhancing patient education and implementing financial support strategies may improve the uptake of prosthetic rehabilitation.

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attitudecross-sectional studiesdental health servicesdental implantsdental prosthesishealthoral healthpatient knowledgeprosthodonticsquestionnairestooth loss

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PMCPMC12828337

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