Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Avicenna Journal of Dental Research 2423-7582 4 1 2012 06 29 Patient’s Knowledge Regarding Dental Implants in Tabriz, Iran 40 45 EN M Faramarzi A Shirmohammadi MT Chisazi a Kashefimehr E Farhoodi A Omrani Journal Article 2012 01 10 2012 05 15 Statement of the Problem: Replacement of missing or lost teeth with dental prostheses supported by dental implants has been accepted and received positive evaluations from patients who have undergone implant treatment. Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of patient knowledge about dental implants among a selected sample of dental patients in Tabriz, Iran. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 patients were selected from among those referring to Tabriz dental school. Patients’ knowledge regarding dental implants was evaluated through a questionnaire. Results: The results of this study indicate that 60% of the subjects knew about dental implants. So that in 42% patients, dentists were the main source of information about dental implants. Conclusion: The survey concluded that an acceptable number of patients had heard of dental implants as a treatment option for replacing missing teeth, with dentists being the main source of information.