Research Article

Survey of Dental Implant and Restoration Selection by Prosthodontists in Dubai

Table 3

The ranking of criteria when selecting an implant company/system.

Criteria of selecting an implant system (from most important to least important)

(1) General implant features (surfaces, body, and abutments)
(2) Literature support
(3) Simplicity of restorative kit
(4) Proven aesthetic outcome
(5) Customer service/product support
(6) Simplicity of surgical kit
(7) Cost
(8) Educational support from provider (company)
(9) Educational background (system used during training)