Traumatic Dental Injuries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Woolley, Julian; Djemal, Serpil

doi:10.1177/2050168420980994

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“…Although the urgent dental cares services in hospitals were mostly available worldwide, patients were hesitant to reach out to such centers due to the perceived fear of acquiring viral infections. Other studies also showed the same steep reduction in reported TDIs and traumatic injuries generally during COVID-19 [8][9][10].…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 55%

“…According to previous studies, demographic data of reported cases has not differed between COVID-19 and years before except having less admitted cases in group age older than 70-year-old [8].…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 74%

“…The prevalence and incidence of reported traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) have significantly been affected during COVID-19 pandemic. In a retrospective analysis conducted at King's College Hospital Dental Institute in London, UK, there was around 46% reduction in presented cases with TDIs during the COVID-19 compared to the year before for the same period of time [8]. With respect to avulsion injuries, the study revealed a remarkable decline in cases by around 93%.…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 93%

“…With respect to avulsion injuries, the study revealed a remarkable decline in cases by around 93%. It also showed an increase in the mean delay in presentation following TDIs from 2.4 days the year before to 5.3 days during COVID-19 [8]. The reasons behind these changes were mostly related to the lockdown and forcible closure of dental practices during the pandemic.…”

Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 96%

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Perspective Chapter: Teeth Avulsion

Eltahir¹,

Ibrahim²,

Alharbi³

2023

Dentistry

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Tooth avulsion refers to total displacement of the tooth out of its alveolar socket. This chapter discusses the causes of avulsion for both primary and permanent dentition in addition to the prevalence of avulsion comparing it between before and during COVID-19 era. Successful outcomes depend on procedure conduction with immediate replantation of the avulsed tooth and good handling of the tooth keeping the tooth in suitable available storage media till a professional service is obtainable. Management of this type of dental trauma necessitates awareness and collaboration between the lay personal at the site of injury in addition to the important role of different dental professional. After replantation of the avulsed tooth, it should be kept immobile with preservation of the functional (physiological) mobility by application of suitable splint. There are adjunctive therapies including antibiotics, analgesics, mouth washes, and tetanus vaccines. Endodontic therapy should be initiated within 7–10 days from the time of avulsion, where the outcomes generally might be favorable or unfavorable. Newly emergent teledentistry played important role in the treatment of tooth avulsion, especially during COVID-19 period.

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Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 55%

Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 74%

Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Epidemiology Of Avulsed Teeth Before and During Covid-19 Pan...mentioning

confidence: 96%

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Perspective Chapter: Teeth Avulsion

Eltahir¹,

Ibrahim²,

Alharbi³

2023

Dentistry

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“…A study undertaken in Saudi Arabia reported that patients were afraid to seek dental care for life-threatening emergencies such as cellulitis during the pandemic [62]. There were some declines in the use of emergency services during the pandemic [62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70] with one study reporting that patients with significant comorbidities sought emergency dental services less frequently during the lockdown period [68].…”

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confidence: 99%

The impact of COVID-19 on individual oral health: a scoping review

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Background Poor oral health due to dental caries is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. It has a significant impact on individuals across the lifespan and is a leading cause of preventable hospitalizations. The impacts of COVID-19 on oral health at the practice level are well documented, but gaps in understanding the impact on individual oral health remain. This review addresses this gap. Methods Using a JBI scoping review process we mapped and summarized the evidence to identify the impact of COVID-19 on individual oral health. Key search terms were developed, and searches were undertaken by an experienced research librarian. Results The 85 included studies were conducted in 23 countries from 5 regions across the world classified using the United Nations Geoscheme system. The majority (82/85) were quantitative, 2 were reviews and there was one qualitative interview study. Cross-sectional surveys were the most common data collection approach followed by an analysis of clinical data, analysis of internet trends and other online methods. Five key areas were identified including changes to the provision of emergency dental services, provision of routine oral health services, oral hygiene maintenance at home, changes in dietary preferences, alternative models of dental provision and help-seeking and attitudes towards dental care in the future. Conclusions This scoping review has demonstrated that the pandemic has impacted on oral health at the individual level. It is important that we are aware of these impacts and ensure that support systems are in place to overcome future periods where access to dental care might be compromised. The provision of preventive care remains a vital first step in ensuring good overall oral health as is paramount during periods where access to dental treatment might be limited.

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