Table 3 Perceptions and experiences of the trajectory from tooth loss to living with implant-supported dentures (codes and sub-codes)
Dental history and search for optimal restorative treatment | Decision to receive implant-supported dentures and perceptions of the implant treatment | Living with implant-supported dentures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral health and tooth loss – causal attribution | Treatment information and expectations | Treatment decision and concerns | Treatment procedure and healing process | Perceived outcomes | Care requirements and complications |
■ Conceivable tooth loss – long history of dental problems ■ Immediate unexpected tooth loss | ■ Dental counseling ■ Information behavior ■ Expectations of the dental implant treatment | ■ Decision in favor of dental implant treatment ■ Concerns and fears ■ Cost considerations | ■ Perceptions of the treatment procedures ■ Perceptions of symptoms and healing process | ■ General outcome ■ Specific outcomes: Appearance and function | ■ Handling and self-care ■ Professional dental care ■ Complications and aftercare |