Table 4.

Selected implant knowledge according to education and age

Questions	Education %			Age %
	ED1	ED2	ED3	A1	A2	A3	A4
How would you describe a dental implant
A: Screw	49.3	48.9	65.3	47.8	56.9	53.8	41.0
How long do you think an implant lasts?
A: More than 10y	9.5	14.2	9.3	11.8	7.7	13.4	11.0
Where in the jaw do you think implants are anchored?
A: In the jaw bone	30.1*	41.8	48.0	38.2	28.7	47.9*	26.0
Are you aware of medical problems that may interfere with the success rate of dental implant?
A: Yes	41.5*	51.8	68.0*	42.7	48.2	57.1	42.5
Do you think implants need special care compared to natural teeth?
A: Yes, need more care than natural teeth	43.0	41.8	54.7	40.4	51.8	41.2	38.4
In your view, up to which amount you need to pay for an implant?
A: 850-990USD	10.3	7.8	8.0	7.9	11.8	9.2	6.8

*Significance difference at P˂0.01 between variables in the same group, in the same row

ED1: none and primary education, ED2: secondary, ED3: college and university. A1: age 18–29 years, A2: 30–39 years, A3: 40–49 years, A4: ˃ 50 years