• Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2020

    [Dental care during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic].

    • Gilena Cruzat Villalobos, Felipe Barrera G, and Loreto F Fuenzalida.
    • Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
    • Rev Med Chil. 2020 Sep 1; 148 (9): 1302-1306.

    AbstractWe analyze the transmission routes, possible viral reservoirs in the oral cavity and considerations about dental care of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection. We also analyze the protocols required before and after a dental procedure, aiming to increase the awareness of dentists about the importance of virus spread prevention among health care workers and patients. The evaluation of symptoms associated with SARS- CoV-2 such as fever, fatigue, dry cough, myalgia, dyspnea, and the inquiry about possible contacts with infected people is of utmost importance. The tongue and oral mucosa are important viral reservoirs and the transmission of the virus occurs primarily by saliva droplets. Therefore, elective dental care should be postponed, attending only dental emergencies during this period, incorporating the use of protective personal equipment (PPE) and using manual instruments to prevent the production of aerosols.

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