Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan
Abstract
Background
There are many implant cases in which dental technicians take initiative with regard to the design of implant prostheses, and to a certain extent, this area of care is one in which dentists do not necessarily play the leading role. Moreover, inadequate communication between dental technicians and dentists and insufficient instructions for technicians has been highlighted as issues in the past. The purpose of this questionnaire is to improve the quality of implant prostheses and thereby contribute to patient service by clarifying, among other aspects of treatment, problem areas and considerations in the fabrication of implant prostheses, conceptual-level knowledge, and awareness of prosthodontics on the part of the dentists in charge of treatment and methods for preventing prosthetic complications.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey was given to 120 certified dental technicians. To facilitate coverage of a broad range of topics, we classified the survey content into the following four categories and included detailed questions for (1) the conditions under which implant technicians work, (2) implant fixed prostheses, (3) implant overdentures, and (4) prosthetic complications.
Results
Out of 120 surveys sent, 74 technicians responded resulting in a response rate of 61.6%.
Conclusions
This survey served to clarify the current state of implant prosthodontics, issues, and considerations in the fabrication of implant prostheses, and the state of prosthetic complications and preventive initiatives, all from a laboratory perspective. The results of this survey suggested that, to fabricate prostheses with a high level of predictability, functional utility, and aesthetic satisfaction, it is necessary to reaffirm the importance for dentists to increase their prosthetic knowledge and work together with dental technicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans, implement an organized approach to prosthesis design, and accomplish occlusal reconstruction.
Serial posts:
- Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan
- Background : Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (1)
- Background : Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (2)
- Methods : Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan
- Table 1 Conditions characterizing implant laboratories
- Table 2 Implant fixed prostheses
- Table 3 Implant overdentures (IODs)
- Table 4 Prosthetic complications
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (1)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (2)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (3)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (4)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (5)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (6)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (7)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (8)
- Result & discussion: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan (9)
- Conclusions: Current status of implant prosthetics in Japan
- Figure 1. The proportions of abutments used with cement-retained prostheses
- Figure 2. Types of materials used to make implant prostheses in the anterior region
- Figure 3. Types of implant fixed prostheses are used in the posterior region
- Figure 4. The proportions of attachment types used with IODs
- Figure 5. The main fabrication challenges faced
- Figure 6. the frequently received repair requests involving implant fixed prostheses
- Figure 7. Creative steps to prevent veneer fracture and chipping in the molar region
- Figure 8. What are the frequently received repair requests for IODs?
- Figure 9. Do you have any requests for dentists who practice implant treatment?