Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
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...
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| author | Harneet Kaur Anuraj Singh Kochhar Harshita Gupta Gurkeerat Singh Ajay Kubavat |
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj-art-35be22767ad541c7bbc622ecef650d802024-11-23T06:28:27ZengElsevierJournal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research2212-42682020-10-01104782787Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping reviewHarneet Kaur0Anuraj Singh Kochhar1Harshita Gupta2Gurkeerat Singh3Ajay Kubavat4Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IndiaOrthodontist Max Hospital Gurgaon, Haryana, IndiaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, IndiaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India; Corresponding author.Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, IndiaIntroduction: 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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426820301597COVID-19 pandemicSARS-CoV-2 infectionOrthodontic appliancesDental bondingDental aesthetics |
| spellingShingle | Harneet Kaur Anuraj Singh Kochhar Harshita Gupta Gurkeerat Singh Ajay Kubavat Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research COVID-19 pandemic SARS-CoV-2 infection Orthodontic appliances Dental bonding Dental aesthetics |
| title | Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review |
| title_full | Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review |
| title_fullStr | Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review |
| title_short | Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review |
| title_sort | appropriate orthodontic appliances during the covid 19 pandemic a scoping review |
| topic | COVID-19 pandemic SARS-CoV-2 infection Orthodontic appliances Dental bonding Dental aesthetics |
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