School of Dental Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
Clin Oral Implants Res. 2018 Mar;29(3):309-319. doi: 10.1111/clr.13118. Epub 2018 Jan 16.
To explore patients' thoughts and perceptions of information provision regarding dental implant treatment.
This generic qualitative study involved 38 semi-structured face-to-face and telephone interviews with 34 participants, who were at different stages of dental implant treatment. The interviews were transcribed verbatim. The data collection and coding process followed the principles of qualitative thematic analysis.
Clinical sources of information were generally trusted by patients; however, patients clearly lacked information relative to their own specific situation, concerns and preferences, and this may lead to patients' reliance on other general sources of information. Crucial information on the long-term prosthesis needs was requested by patients at all treatment stages. Issues concerning the longevity and functional capability of the implant restoration and the long-term maintenance including optimisation of hygiene practice were questioned by patients and required greater explanation.
With growing patient interest in implants for replacement of missing teeth, complete and accurate knowledge and understanding of implants should be established with patients. This should be undertaken with more reliance on reliable clinically based sources of implant information.
探讨患者对牙种植治疗相关信息提供的想法和看法。
本研究采用通用的定性方法，对 34 名处于不同牙种植治疗阶段的参与者进行了 38 次半结构化的面对面和电话访谈。访谈内容逐字记录。数据采集和编码过程遵循定性主题分析原则。
患者普遍信任临床来源的信息；然而，患者明显缺乏与自身具体情况、关注点和偏好相关的信息，这可能导致患者依赖其他一般来源的信息。患者在所有治疗阶段都要求提供关于长期修复体需求的关键信息。有关种植体修复体的长期寿命和功能能力以及长期维护（包括优化口腔卫生实践）的问题，患者提出了疑问，并要求进行更详细的解释。
随着患者对种植体替代缺失牙齿的兴趣日益增加，应与患者建立对种植体的完整、准确的知识和理解。这应该更多地依赖于可靠的基于临床的种植体信息来源。
