Parameter Specialists (n [%]) χ2 df P-value
Periodontists
(n = 65)
Oral surgeons
(n = 121)
The advantages of IDIP
Less stress for the patient during the procedure 53 (81.5%) 85 (70.2%) 2.815 1 0.093
Reduced number of surgical procedures 64 (98.5%) 121 (100%) 1.872 1 0.171
Preservation of anatomical structures and good aesthetic result 60 (92.3%) 120 (99.2%) 6.385 1 0.012a
Quick procedure 16 (24.6%) 41 (33.9%) 1.709 1 0.191
The most common complications during IDIP
Insufficient aesthetics 5 (7.7%) 10 (8.3%) 0.019 1 0.891
Rejection of implant 24 (36.9%) 46 (38%) 0.022 1 0.883
Peri-implantitis 1 (1.5%) 3 (2.5%) 0.178 1 0.673
Soft tissue recession 32 (49.2%) 72 (59.5%) 8.585 1 0.171
Unpredictable bone resorption 45 (69.2%) 77 (63.6%) 0.586 1 0.444

aStatistically significant at P < 0.05 (chi-square [χ2] test).
IDIP = immediate dental implant placement; n = number of respondents; df = degree of freedom.