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Prosthodontic practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: prevention and implications
André Ulisses Dantas Batista1, Pâmela Lopes Pedro da Silva1, Laércio Almeida de Melo2
1Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB, Health Sciences Center, Department of Restorative Dentistry, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil.
Brazilian Oral Research
|March 17, 2021
Summary
This review identifies COVID-19 preventive measures for dental professionals in prosthodontics. Key strategies include limiting treatments, patient screening, disinfection, and using personal protective equipment to reduce SARS-CoV-2 exposure.
Area of Science:
- Dental infection control
- Prosthodontic care
- Public health
Background:
- Prosthodontists face significant risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure.
- Exposure routes include aerosols, contaminated surfaces, and dental materials.
- Dental laboratories and technicians are also at risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify effective COVID-19 preventive measures for prosthodontic dental care.
- To safeguard dental professionals from novel coronavirus infection.
- To inform infection control protocols in prosthodontics.
Main Methods:
- Systematic electronic literature search in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane.
- Keywords included COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Dental practice, Prosthodontics, and Dental infection control.
- Review focused on identifying preventive strategies.
Main Results:
- Prosthodontists are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2.
- Preventive measures are crucial for dental professionals and technicians.
- Recommended measures include emergency treatment prioritization, patient rescheduling, surface and material disinfection, and PPE use.
Conclusions:
- Implementing stringent preventive measures is essential in prosthodontic practice.
- Comprehensive infection control protocols can mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks.
- Protecting dental professionals ensures continuity of care.
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