Professional perspectives on factors influencing dental implants success and failure: A cross sectional survey study

Introduction: Dental implant success is influenced by multiple clinical and patient-related factors. Understanding professional perspectives on implant selection, success, and failure is essential for improving clinical outcomes.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the attitudes and clinical experiences of dental professionals in implantology, focusing on implant selection, factors influencing success and failure, and the impact of cost, implant class, and patient-related variables on treatment outcomes.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 30 dental professionals with experience in implantology. A structured questionnaire was used, and internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha. Descriptive statistics were applied to analyze demographic characteristics, clinical experience, and professional opinions.
Results: The questionnaire showed high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.903). The mean age of participants was 40.47±7.47 years, with an average of 8.20±3.63 years of experience. Most respondents (63.33%) used both high- and low-class implants, while 80% reported that implant cost significantly influences patient decisions. Professional experience was identified as the primary factor for implant success (60%), followed by implant surface (30%). Oral hygiene was the main factor in implant failure (53.33%), with 93.33% confirming its importance. Implant rejection occurred occasionally (56.67%) or rarely (40%). Most respondents (63.33%) stated that implant class does not significantly affect failure, whereas 56.67% associated implant surface with failure risk.
Conclusions: Professional experience and oral hygiene are key determinants of implant outcomes. Although cost influences patient choice, implant class appears less important than clinical and biological factors.