Restorative dental treatment in times of COVID-19

ABSTRACT Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), numerous restrictive measures have been adopted by governments of different countries. The return to elective dental care in Brazil is a reality even during the COVID-19 pandemic. During restorative dental procedures, the dental professional requires close contact with the patient, being exposed to contaminated saliva and fluids. In addition, transmission of COVID-19 by the generation of aerosol produced by dental handipieces may be possible. Thus, the dental staff must know how to act during restorative dental procedures, putting into practice the correct clinical protocols to avoid cross-contamination and COVID-19 spread. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the biosafety practices especially in the context of restorative dental procedures in times of COVID-19.RESUMO Desde o surgimento da COVID-19, causada pelo coronav írus da Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave 2 (SARS-CoV-2), inúmeras medidas restritivas foram adotadas pelos governos de diferentes países. O retorno ao atendimento odontológico eletivo no Brasil uma realidade mesmo durante a pandemia do COVID-19. Durante procedimentos odontológicos restaurado res, o profissional de odontologia requer contato próximo com o paciente, sendo exposto a saliva e outros contaminantes. Além disso, a transmissão de COVID-19 pela geração de aerossol produzi...
Source: RGO - Revista Gaucha de Odontologia - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research