COVID-19 precautions and recommendations

Chaudhari, Prabhat Kumar; Sharan, Jitendra; Almerco, Kelly Kathering Achachao

doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.06.015

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“…The aligner treatment for mild-to-moderate malocclusion can be considered as an alternate option. 63,64 The treatment outcome for aligner treatment is comparable to the contemporary fixed orthodontic treatment for mild-to-moderate malocclusion with acceptable clinical outcomes. They reduce the number of follow-up visits for patients and parents to the orthodontist.…”

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COVID-19—Orthodontic Care During and After the Pandemic: A Narrative Review

Sharan

Chanu

Jena

et al. 2020

J Indian Orthod Soc

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Objectives: To provide comprehensive information regarding the implications of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), mode of transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), and its effects on orthodontic care during the pandemic and post-pandemic outbreak of the disease, based on currently available literature and information. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive research for studies that focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and orthodontic care up to August 18, 2020, with no language restriction. The databases included PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Google Scholar, and COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19) 2020. The research was focused on presenting symptoms, disease transmission, infection control, orthodontic care, and financial implications affecting the delivery of orthodontic treatment. The research also included reports from major health policy regulatory bodies such as World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and major international dental and orthodontic societies and associations. The peer-reviewed publications and guidelines from the health regulatory authorities were given priority. Results: The latest information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus effects and orthodontic implications were arranged sequentially. The SARS-CoV-2 virus mode of transmission and its prevention were emphasized to keep the orthodontic and dental operatory safe for continuing practice. Conclusion: The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way orthodontics is practiced. Strict infection control, near-zero aerosol production, and minimal touch dentistry are the keys to prevent contamination of orthodontic operatory. During the pandemic, only emergency orthodontic procedures could be extended to the orthodontic patient while adhering to all the regulatory guidelines. Fortunately, to date, there is no reported case of cross-transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at the dental setup.

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Section: Treatment Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 95%

COVID-19—Orthodontic Care During and After the Pandemic: A Narrative Review

Sharan

Chanu

Jena

et al. 2020

J Indian Orthod Soc

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“…One of the reasons for the rise in popularity of DIY aligners could be the Covid pandemic. 5, 6 Fear of getting infected has increased dental clinic phobia among the general population. 7 The DIY aligner companies exploit this fear by providing aligner treatment directly at the consumer’s house.…”

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Dynamics of Social Media Popularity of “Do It Yourself” Orthodontic Aligners: A YouTube Case Study

Barhate

Sharan

Jena

2022

J Indian Orthod Soc

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Objective To have an understanding of the fact how the popularity of “do it yourself” (DIY) videos available on YouTube correlate with authorship, content, quality, reliability, and how they appeal to and influence the customers. Materials and Methods A new YouTube account was created, this was followed by a determination of the most commonly used keywords regarding DIY aligners by using “Google Trends.” The keywords were used to search the YouTube website. A total of 112 videos were assessed for various parameters, such as completeness of the content, reliability using a modified version of the DISCERN tool, and quality using a Global Quality Score (GQS). Out of 112 videos, 26 were rejected based on their relevance, duplication, videos without audio, and video language. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to study the relationship between the variables, authorship, popularity, and recommendations. Results The majority of the videos were uploaded by the laypeople (43%), followed by DIY aligner companies (38%), and dentists and orthodontists (16%). The content for most of the videos was poor (82%), with DISCERN reliability score of zero (65%), and GQS of 1 and 2 (poor to generally poor quality). The view of uploaded videos, view rate, and likes was in proportion to the quality of the videos, their popularity, and reliability. Further authors with a financial interest and poor quality, content, and less reliability of the videos usually recommended the DIY aligners. The reduced cost was one of the important factors for the customers to consider DIY aligner treatment. Conclusion YouTube videos on DIY aligners should not be considered a reliable source for the public in general who are looking for orthodontic treatment for correction of their dentofacial irregularities. The dental professional bodies and orthodontists should use social media platforms (YouTube) to increase awareness about the DIY aligners among the public.

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“…There are many published guidelines and new protocols followed by individual nations to restore dental services across the globe. 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 For orthodontics as well, restarting the suspended services demands not just reinforcing the already existing protocols with new guidelines, but also manipulation and utilization of newer technologies with an updated digital workflow that reduces the manual task and hence the chair-side time. 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 Although there is avalanche information regarding the types of orthodontic appliances available, there is still a dearth of data on the suitable appliances that could be more beneficial to use in the current pandemic.…”

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Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

Kaur

Kochhar

Gupta³

et al. 2020

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research

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Introduction The esoteric Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection or COVID-19 has been an unusual plummet in dental/orthodontic practice. Based on current recommendations for various amendments in an orthodontic practice, this scoping review aims to identify orthodontic appliances that are most appropriate to us during this on-going pandemic. Methods Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar) were searched up until August 11, 2020. Full-text articles in English with keywords “COVID-19 and Orthodontics” and related search terms were included. Results Out of 17 retracted articles, only 4 articles were found to be brief the choice for orthodontic appliances in pandemic times speculating clear aligner therapy (CAT) to be a pragmatic solution. The remaining articles were also thoroughly studied and the new norms set by the pandemic were determined. Criteria for orthodontic appliance selection included careful patient screening and collection of records, minimal physical visits, efficient use of technology, virtual consultations but the use of PPE for physical appointments; and lesser AGPs with a lesser risk of airborne transmission. Conclusions Subject to regional demands, CAT can be considered as the relatively safer modality-predictable and effective apposite to fixed orthodontic appliances in these unprecedented times.

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COVID-19 precautions and recommendations

Cited by 4 publications

References 2 publications

COVID-19—Orthodontic Care During and After the Pandemic: A Narrative Review

COVID-19—Orthodontic Care During and After the Pandemic: A Narrative Review

Dynamics of Social Media Popularity of “Do It Yourself” Orthodontic Aligners: A YouTube Case Study

Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

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