# Exploring the knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards immediate implant placements

## TL;DR

This study examines how dentists feel about placing dental implants immediately after tooth extraction and finds mixed levels of confidence and knowledge.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into dentists' attitudes and knowledge gaps regarding immediate implant placements.

## Key findings

- Most dentists believe immediate implants improve patient satisfaction.
- There are significant knowledge and confidence gaps, especially among general practitioners.
- Participants were mostly aged 30-50 with at least one year of clinical experience.

## Abstract

The integration of immediate implants into routine dental care varies considerably across different regions and practice settings.
Therefore, it is of interest to describe theknowledge and attitudes of dentists towards immediate implant placements. A total of 225
eligible participants were required to have at least one year of clinical experience post-qualification. Participants were aged between
30-40 years (44%), followed by those aged 41-50 years (29%) and under 30 years (18). The majority of participants (72%) agreed or
strongly agreed that immediate implants enhance patient satisfaction, while only 28% did not share this view. It is concluded that while
the concept of immediate implant placement is widely recognized among dentists, substantial gaps remain in both knowledge and clinical
confidence, particularly among general practitioners.