EVALUATION OF ORTHODONTIC AND DENTAL EMERGENCIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
International Journal of Clinical Dentistry
; 15(2):347-356, 2022.
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in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-1958501
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The study aimed at evaluating orthodontics and dental emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials andmethods:
An online-questionnaire survey was developed using google form and sent to orthodontists and dental surgeons in Nepal, practicing during the pandemic. Responses were collected and statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 16.0.Result:
It was seen that the most frequently encountered orthodontic emergencies were due to, loose brackets (60%) and poking wires (47.6%) followed by loose bands (31.4%) and debonded loose buccal tubes (30.5%). Most frequently reported dental emergencies were broken or loose removable prosthesis and broken or loose crowns and/or bridges (13.3%) followed by bleeding while brushing (41.9%), swelling due to periodontal origin (33.1%), and severe pain due to tooth decay (44.8%).Conclusion:
Loosening of brackets and poking wires were the most frequently reported orthodontic emergencies while, broken or loose prosthesis were reported commonly during the pandemic. © 2022 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
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Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Clinical Dentistry
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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