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[Dental care during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic]
Gilena Cruzat Villalobos1, Felipe Barrera G2, Loreto F Fuenzalida3
1Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Revista Medica De Chile
|January 5, 2021
Summary
Dentists should be aware that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can spread through saliva, with the mouth acting as a viral reservoir. Postponing elective dental procedures and using personal protective equipment (PPE) are crucial for preventing virus transmission.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- The SARS-CoV-2 virus presents significant risks for dental healthcare settings.
- Understanding oral viral reservoirs and transmission routes is critical for infection control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze SARS-CoV-2 transmission routes within dental settings.
- To highlight the oral cavity as a potential viral reservoir.
- To inform dentists about essential prevention protocols for SARS-CoV-2.
Main Methods:
- Review of SARS-CoV-2 transmission routes.
- Analysis of oral cavity as a viral reservoir.
- Evaluation of dental care protocols during the pandemic.
Main Results:
- Saliva is a primary vector for SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
- The tongue and oral mucosa serve as significant viral reservoirs.
- Symptom evaluation and contact history are vital for risk assessment.
Conclusions:
- Elective dental procedures should be deferred during outbreaks.
- Dental emergencies require stringent infection control measures.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and manual instruments minimizes aerosol production and virus spread.
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