Encuesta sobre las creencias de los implantes dentales en función desalud bucodental, nivel educativo e ingresos económicos en un grupo de población

Abstract

Introduction: At the turn of the century, the establishment of dental chains on the Spanish dentistry scenario led to an opening up of access to implant treatments, which until then had been considered a luxury product limited by the patient’s financial capacity. Financing attracted a large number of users, creating a large supply that fostered the emergence of invasive dental advertising that influences patients’ beliefs and perceptions for decision making. The aim was to study the influence of income level, education and oral health on the beliefs of the population in relation to dental implants. Methods: A 48-question survey via Google Forms, opened from March to June 2021, provided access to a total of 535 users not linked to the dentistry sector. The data were secondarily analysed using an Excel spreadsheet. Results: The education level of the respondents’ parents was found to be more influential on the respondents’oral health than the level of income or education of the respondents themselves. The level of income was not influential in relation to the choice of the type of dental clinic, professional or price of the implants, but rather the intergenerational educational level. Conclusions: The educational level of the respondents’ parents is the most influential factor in the sample of this study, both in terms of oral health and in decision-making related to implant dentistry.