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The final study sample comprised 92 persons, 61 women and 31 men with an\naverage age of 81.2 \u00b1 8.0 years. In a semi-structured interview, the participants\u2019 knowledge of implants and attitude towards a hypothetical treatment with dental implants were evaluated.\n\nResults: Twenty-seven participants had never heard of dental implants, and another 13 participants could not describe them. The strongest apprehensions against implants were cost, lack of perceived necessity andold age. Univariate and multiple linear regression analysis identified being women, type and quality of\ndenture, having little knowledge on implants and being hospitalised as the risk factors for refusing implants. However, old age as such was not associated with a negative attitude.\n\nConclusion: The acceptance of dental implants in the elderly population might be increased by providing\nfurther information and promoting oral health in general. Regardless of the age, dental implants should beplaced when patients are still in good health and live independently.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Keywords<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keywords: knowledge, attitude, age, risk factor analysis, dental implants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authors M\u00fcller F., Salem K., Barbezat C., Herrmann F.R., Schimmel M. Title Knowledge and attitude of elderly persons towards dental implants. Journal Gerodontology 29(2):e914\u2013e923, 2012 Abstract ABSTRACT The aim of this survey was therefore to identify potential barriers for accepting an implant treatment. 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