Implant practitioners' knowledge, awareness and attitudes regarding soft and hard tissue considerations at a single implant site: A questionnaire study.

Background: The success of implant therapy depends on the proper evaluation of soft and hard tissues around implants, and the careful selection of biomaterials to manage the associated defects. To attain healthy peri-implant tissues, knowledge about evaluating and managing soft and hard tissues around dental implants is essential.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge, awareness and attitudes regarding soft and hard tissue considerations for single implant sites among the registered dental implant practitioners.