Emergencies and/or Urgencies faced by Orthodontists in sullia, D.K. during Covid-19 Pandemic: A questionnaire study
Author(s):
Devender Kumar, Suchithra BK, Deeksha M
Keywords:
assessment; emergency/urgency; covid-19; orthodontic treatment.
Abstract
Introduction: The present study aimed to evaluate the most common urgencies and emergencies in orthodontics during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to assess how orthodontists in Sullia (Dakshin Kannada) were dealing with patients and challenges. Methods: Early in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world, routine dental care was suspended in many countries, and only patients needing urgent or emergency care could be seen. During this period, orthodontists in sullia were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey. They answered questions regarding dental office and appointments during the pandemic, the type of urgency or emergency care provided the type of appliance and urgencies, etc. The level of concern about the impact of the pandemic on patient’s orthodontic treatments and the financial impact on the dental office was also evaluated Results: Most orthodontists were handling only emergencies or urgencies. The most frequent urgencies were bracket breakage, archwire breakage, and breakage of molar tubes and/or bands. Stainless steel fixed appliances were the most common type of appliance related to scheduled appointments. The majority of patients got in touch with the orthodontist using the professional WhatsApp messenger (WhatsApp Inc, Menlo Park, Calif). Orthodontists were more concerned with the financial impact of the pandemic than with the orthodontic treatment itself. Conclusions: Breakage of brackets, archwires, or tubes and/or bands was the most common causes of urgency and/or emergency appointments during the pandemic. The level of concern about the financial impact of the stay-at-home orders and the COVID-19 pandemic was significant.
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Unique Paper ID: 166612

Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 11, Issue 2

Page(s): 1430 - 1438
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