Clinic of General, Special Care and Geriatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, 8032, Switzerland.
Department of Prosthodontics and Materials Science, Gerodontology Section, University of Leipzig, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
BMC Oral Health. 2024 Mar 29;24(1):403. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04134-8.
Implantology, as a recognized therapeutic approach, is gaining prominence. The decision-making process and success of implant therapy are closely linked to patient knowledge and expectations. This study aims to explore the association between age and knowledge regarding oral implants.
Participants were categorized into three age groups (ag): ag 1 (35-44 years), ag 2 (65-74 years), and ag 3 (75 years and older). A total of 400 participants per age group were randomly selected using data from the residents' registration office of Berlin, Germany. Structured telephone interviews were conducted between 2016 and 2017, employing a 67-item questionnaire covering awareness, information level, cost estimation, attitudes, and experiences with oral implants.
Despite a low overall knowledge level across all age groups, there was no significant correlation between age and knowledge about oral implants. Awareness increased with age. Information sources varied, with friends, acquaintances, and dentists playing key roles. Participants expressed diverse opinions on implants, with durability and stability identified as crucial characteristics. Significant differences in knowledge were observed between age groups regarding awareness, information sources, and perceptions of dentists offering implants.
The study suggests a need for targeted educational programs, emphasizing age-appropriate information sources to enhance health literacy in oral implantology, particularly among older individuals. Educating physicians on oral implant basics is also crucial. Implementing these measures could empower individuals to make informed decisions about oral implant treatment, thereby contributing to improved oral health outcomes.
种植学作为一种公认的治疗方法，日益受到重视。种植治疗的决策过程和成功率与患者的知识和期望密切相关。本研究旨在探讨年龄与口腔种植知识之间的关系。
参与者被分为三组年龄组（ag）：ag1（35-44 岁）、ag2（65-74 岁）和 ag3（75 岁及以上）。使用德国柏林居民登记处的数据，每个年龄组随机抽取 400 名参与者。2016 年至 2017 年期间，采用 67 项问卷进行了结构化电话访谈，涵盖了对口腔种植体的认识、信息水平、成本估算、态度和经验。
尽管所有年龄组的总体知识水平都较低，但年龄与口腔种植知识之间没有显著相关性。随着年龄的增长，意识逐渐增强。信息来源各不相同，朋友、熟人、牙医是主要的信息来源。参与者对种植体的看法不一，耐用性和稳定性被认为是关键特征。在意识、信息来源和对提供种植体的牙医的看法方面，不同年龄组之间的知识存在显著差异。
研究表明，需要针对特定的教育计划，强调适合年龄的信息来源，以提高口腔种植学的健康素养，特别是在老年人中。教育医生口腔种植基础知识也很重要。实施这些措施可以使个人能够就口腔种植治疗做出明智的决定，从而有助于改善口腔健康结果。
