AN ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND PATIENT PERCEIVED PERFORMANCE OF PROSTHESIS SUPPORTED OR RETAINED WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS: AN AMBISPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Backgrounds and Aim: This ambispective study aimed to systematically assess patient-reported outcomes, level of satisfaction, and the specific biological and mechanical complications associated with dental implants and implant supported restorations performed in an institutional setting. Materials and Methods: Departmental records from the dental institute were screened to identify patients who received implant-supported or retained restorations (single crowns, fixed partial dentures [FDPs], or full-arch prostheses) between 2020 and 2025. To evaluate patient-perceived success, satisfaction, and functional outcomes—including mechanical and prosthetic complications—A structured telephonic interviews were conducted with all participants. Prior to these evaluations, an information document detailing the research objectives, alongside a written informed consent form, was mailed via prepaid registered post to each subject's recorded home address. Participants reviewed the materials, executed the consent documentation, and mailed the signed forms back to the department in the provided prepaid return envelope. Results: Evaluating 102 patients revealed the posterior mandible as the primary site of implant placement, accounting for 48.3% of all cases. Participant satisfaction was high, with 80.3% reporting no functional or clinical issues throughout the follow-up period. Prosthetic complications were significantly more prevalent than definitive implant failures (5.88% of total interventions). Patient-reported outcomes varied according to the type of implant-supported prosthesis. represents in terms of absolute numbers, single crowns accounted for the highest volume of prosthetic complaints (n = 10, 18.86% of total sample complaints) compared to full-arch prostheses (n = 3) and FPDs. Conclusion: This retrospective study evaluated patient-reported outcomes for implant and prosthetic treatments delivered at a university clinic. The main goals were to assess overall patient satisfaction, identify specific types of prosthetic complications, compare outcomes across different implant brands, and analyze whether complication rates varied among single crowns, fixed partial dentures (FPDs), and full-arch prostheses.