| Desired Factors | Very Insignificant | Insignificant | Neutral | Significant | Very Significant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Aesthetic outcome | 24 (4.5%) | 16 (3%) | 79 (14.9%) | 114 (21.5%) | 297 (56.0%) |
| Cost-effectiveness | 24 (4.5%) | 16 (3.0%) | 79 (14.9%) | 114 (21.5%) | 297 (56.0%) |
| Ease of fabrication | 72 (13.6%) | 58 (10.9%) | 106 (20.0%) | 167 (31.5%) | 127 (24.0%) |
| Expertise required for provision | 12 (2.3%) | 38 (7.2%) | 124 (23.4%) | 224 (42.3%) | 132 (24.9%) |
| Retrievability | 2 (0.4%) | 26 (4.9%) | 134 (25.3%) | 202 (38.1%) | 166 (31.3%) |
| Retention | 4 (0.8%) | 18 (3.4%) | 107 (20.2%) | 190 (35.8%) | 211 (39.8%) |
| Passivity of fit | 4 (0.8%) | 11 (2.1%) | 92 (17.4%) | 163 (30.8%) | 260 (49.1%) |
| Fracture resistance | 2 (0.4%) | 10 (1.9%) | 116 (21.9%) | 174 (32.8%) | 228 (43.0%) |
| Surrounding tissue health | 3 (0.6%) | 24 (4.5%) | 63 (11.9%) | 148 (27.9%) | 292 (55.1%) |