Changing paradigm in prosthodontics practice post COVID-19 outbreak

Prosthodontic procedural treatment consideration in pandemic situation: a review

“…Cases gradually increased, and it was discovered that this disease had a 1.8-day dou-bling period. 4,6…”

“…These three acts, especially in the dental environment, can help to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2. 5,6 The protective measures that should be done in a dental context can be classified into the following categories, according to the COVID-19 recommended criteria 1) prior to dental therapy. Before entering dental office, dental team must provide patient triage.…”

“…5 Due to the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 with long incubation period and possibilities of aerosol produced also oral fluids contact during dental procedures, both the dental healthcare professionals as well as the patients were put at high risk of cross infection. 1,6 Prosthodontist is going to face much more challenges because of high concentration of saliva contained in trays and dentures, also blood exposure during pre-prosthetic surgeries, implant placement and exposure to aerosols during tooth preparation for crown and bridge. Almost every prosthodontic treatment demands multiple visits by patients, which throws a unique challenge to ensure bilateral safety at every visit.…”

“…As a result, the dental services were limited to the emergency and urgent cases during the early days of the pandemic. 2,4,6 Dental laboratory service is an important feature of prosthodontic practice. Unlike other dental specialties, dental laboratory support is required in any type of prosthodontic care, from full dentures to partial dentures, crowns to bridges.…”

“…Thus it is considerable for patients also practitioner to understand heatlh protocols and personal prevention as we arrive in dental clinic. 6…”