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The study sought to explore patients' motivations and expectations for dental implants. In this
study a single-setting, qualitative research through an exploratory design was utilized through semi-
structured, telephone interviews were conducted with nine patients who had consulted a restorative
dental practitioner with an interest in implantology about the possibility of replacing their missing
teeth with dental implants. Interview transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis to identify relevant
themes. The study revealed that the main theme to emerge was 'normality' and that participants
expected implants to restore their oral-related quality of life to 'normal'. It was concluded that patients'
belief that dental implants are just like natural teeth could be cause for concern if it leads them to treat
them as such, and thereby not follow the recommended specialist care they require. The findings
emphasize the importance of good dental practitioner-patient communication in assessing
expectations of treatment and outcomes.
Motivations and Expectations for Dental Implants Positivist Approach Semi-structured Interviews
Dental Health Quantitative Research “Normality” Implantology
Naturalistic Approach Correlational Research Design “Abnormality” Plantology
Exploratory Research Design Qualitative Research Patient’s Belief on Implants Thematic Analysis
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