Introduction: COVID-19 has had a new challenge on dental workers, radically altering clinical and personal management. The crosssectional survey sought to examine and comprehend the influence of COVID-19 on Indian dentistry practitioners. Methods: A 38-item questionnaire-based survey was communicated to Indian dental practitioners through a web-based form (Google form). The questionnaire was categorized into four sections: (i) Personal protective equipment (PPE), (ii) dental treatments, (iii) auxiliary management, and (iv) personal impact. The findings were examined and studied in order to comprehend the repercussions of COVID-19. The questionnaire was completed by 513 of the 1129 dentists to whom it was delivered. Results: For the current questionnaire, a response rate that we received was 45.44%. When compared to the pre-pandemic era, the use of PPE has increased dramatically (95.7%). The use of PPE alleviated dental practitioners' and patients' doubts about viral transmission. The epidemic prompted the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to issue specific recommendations for dental treatments, which were followed by 92.5% of dentists. The majority of dentists reported a considerable impact on both financial and mental health concerns. Teleconsulting and distant learning gained greater prominence. The COVID-19 epidemic affected the lives of dental professionals both within and outside of the dental setting, as well as the auxiliary. Conclusion: COVID-19 has left a trail of devastation in its aftermath. Dentists were affected both emotionally and professionally. Dentists rapidly and uniformly followed the revised recommendations.
Background: Young permanent teeth are one of the challenges in performing endodontic treatment. Revascularization is a good yet simple treatment option for pulp tissue regeneration to stimulate periapical lesion healing, continue root growth and restore pulp tissue function. Purpose: This case report describes management of pulp tissue regeneration in teeth with infection. Case: Female, 16 years old, came complaining of pain in the left lower back tooth accompanied by recurrent swelling. Radiograph showed an open apex with apical lesion on tooth 35. The diagnosis was pulpal necrosis accompanied by a chronic apical abscess. Case management: The treatment plan was revascularization and direct composite restoration. After accessing the cavity, the teeth were prepared, irrigated, and medicated with TAP, which was repeated for 2 visits. On the next visit, after the root canal was cleaned, over instrumentation was performed for bleeding and Collaplug was placed over the blood clot, covered with MTA, and composite resin for coronal sealing. Follow up was carried out for up to 9 months and was asymptomatic. Radiographs show healing of the lesion accompanied by closure of the root canal. Conclusion: Regenerative endodontics has been shown the successful in stimulating root canal closure to treat immature teeth
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