A Comparison of Knowledge and Skills Related to Up-to-Date Implant Techniques Among Prosthodontists, Periodontists, and Oral Surgeons: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

BackgroundA dental implant is used in the treatment of complete and partial edentulism. Implant application has increased significantly in modern dentistry. The anatomy, medical condition, practitioner knowledge, and surgical technique are key factors that eventually affect the overall outcome of dental implants. For a better treatment outcome for dental implants, adequate multidisciplinary communication, cooperation, and support must be achieved while considering the periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery specialties. ObjectiveThis study aims to compare the knowledge and skills regarding up-to-date implant techniques among prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and methodsThe data were collected from prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from April 2022 to August 2022. The targeted subjects were residents, specialists, and consultants working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ResultsA total of 181 dentists were surveyed in the current study. A significantly higher proportion of oral surgeons have perceived that the BTI brand (BTI Biotechnology Institute, Álava, Spain) had a high load torque before screw fracture (p = 0.025). Periodontists had significantly higher knowledge levels related to the technique with the lowest marginal bone loss (p = 0.003). Knowledge levels were significantly higher among prosthodontists for the items related to the fact that both early and late implant placement following alveolar ridge placement would have the least changes in periodontal parameters (p = 0.013). ConclusionAll the targeted specialties exhibited a comparable impression regarding implant techniques and their outcomes. Each specialty had its own aspect of treatment during the placement of dental implants depending on multiple factors. Significant knowledge was observed from each specialty regarding implant brands, techniques, and antibiotic prescriptions for dental implants.

The Temporary Mental Nerve Paresthesia as an Outcome of Dentigerous Cyst Removal during Preparation for Dental Implant Placement: A Case Report

“…Furthermore, when the oral cavity before each surgery is also rinsed with an antiseptic solution, it also improves later outcomes. Any potential inflammation present in the oral cavity influences future dental implant healing [14][15][16][17][18]. Each clinician should carefully plan a step-by-step treatment protocol.…”

“…This can be achieved by various methods and mostly is related to properly scheduled dental treatment consisting of conservative, periodontal, surgical, and other related procedures to improve the dental status of each patient. It is already known and widely established that any bone surgery in the jaw bones should be scheduled when no active source of inflammation is present in the oral cavity [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. This situation is also quite important, because, if teeth are not free of plaque and bacteria, or even the same can be associated with inappropriately endodontic treated teeth, whose poor dental status might promote inflammation in the operating field and might cause the necessity of secondary surgery close to the operated site and cause even more possible serious damage to the nerve located in such close proximity.…”

“…Because of the bone defect size, a GBR (guided bone regeneration procedure) was scheduled. The presented case report was written according to CARE (case report guidelines) [17][18][19][20][21][22].…”

Factors Affecting the Choice of Implant Specialists Among the Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…However, no study was conducted to evaluate the factors that affect the choice of an implant specialist among the population. A previous study in Saudi Arabia reported that each dental specialty had its own treatment plan for dental implant placement, with significant knowledge observed in each specialty [ 10 ]. A patient's selection of an implant specialist for placing dental implants can demonstrate a different opinion between each patient; this can be due to several factors, such as cost, social media, dentist qualification, and previous patient experience.…”