Table 2: Participant answers to implant general knowledge questions.

Implant General Knowledge Questions Number (N) (%)
How many part/s are there to a dental implant? One 4 (0.8%)
Two 103 (19.4%)
Three* 344 (64.9%)
Four 79 (14.9%)
In surgical technique, what is the ideal distance between two implants? 1 mm 23 (4.3%)
2 mm 139 (26.2%)
3 mm* 281 (53.0%)
4 mm 87 (16.4%)
In surgical technique, what is the ideal distance between an implant and natural teeth? 1–1.5 mm* 344 (64.9%)
2–2.5 mm 122 (23.0%)
3–3.5 mm 50 (9.4%)
4.4.5 mm 14 (2.6%)
In surgical technique, what is the ideal distance of an implant from the maxillary sinus? 0–1 mm* 316 (59.6%)
1.5–2 mm 147 (27.7%)
2.5–3mm 41 (7.7%)
3.5–4 mm 26 (4.9%)
What do you think is the most important factor for implant success? Case selection* 372 (70.2%)
Implant type and material 35 (6.6%)
Patient compliance 29 (5.5%)
Surgical technique 62 (11.7%)
Experience of operator 32 (6.0%)

* The correct choice.