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Covid-19 Awareness Among The Patients Visiting Orthodontists
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DR.KAVITHA M, DR.KRITHIKA A, DR.DEENADAYALAN P, DR.DEEPAK C, DR.DHIVYA DILIPKUMAR, DR.PRAVEEN K
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Introduction: The novel corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic was first recognized in Wuhan, China with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona virus-2 (SARS - Cov-2)[9].
COVID-19 declared as a worldwide pandemic on March 11, 2020. It spread through person- to- person contact, aerosol and droplet infections [1].With no prior anticipation or warning, patient’s orthodontic appointments were temporarily ceased as dental clinics and institutions were indefinitely closed. Orthodontic emergency might be described as a problem arising from orthodontic braces or appliances. Specific recommendations for dental clinic are patient screening, infection control precautions and emergency treatment protocols [12].
Aim: To create awareness/access the impact of the COVID-19 related to lockdown on emergencies, precautions and psychology of patients who undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Material And Methods: A self- designed online questionnaire of 19 questions was distributed to 300 potential responders through emails/messages. It was mandatory to answer all questions and the survey was anonymized and did not contain any identifying information. Online consent was taken before participation in the pilot-study and the obtained data were evaluated using inferential and descriptive statistics.
Results: The rate of responses was 100%. The study revealed that the majority of patients were anxious regarding their orthodontic treatment and affected by lack of access to orthodontic visits; fear of increased treatment duration; inconveniences caused by deboned brackets, loose orthodontic brackets etc. The study revealed the importance of orthodontic appointments as well as precautions to be taken by the patients and the dentists.
Conclusion: The need for understanding the patient psychology and patient education related to aerosol and Tele-dentistry is mandatory in the pandemic situation. Proper communications and explanations on how to maintain dental emergencies, proper dental care would give an encouragement to the orthodontic patients.
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corona virus disease, orthodontic patients, orthodontists, pandemic, aerosol, Tele-dentistry, treatment.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.01.583
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