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Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic.
Lagla Abata, Myriam; Balarezo Lasluisa, Gabriela; Rodriguez Tates, María; Velásquez Ron, Byron.
Afiliação
  • Lagla Abata M; Specialist in Oral Rehabilitation, Department Prosthesis Research School of Dentistry, UDLA Quito Ecuador.
  • Balarezo Lasluisa G; Professor Department Prosthesis Research School of Dentistry, UDLA Quito Ecuador.
  • Rodriguez Tates M; Dentistry Resident, Faculty of Dentistry. University of Las Americas. UDLA. Campus Colón. +593958916317 CP 170523 Quito-Ecuador, Ecuador.
  • Velásquez Ron B; Department Prosthesis Research School of Dentistry, Universidad de Las Americas (UDLA), Av. Colón y 6. Diciembre CP 170523, + 593023981000 ext 3060,Quito, Ecuador.
Heliyon ; 10(1): e23280, 2024 Jan 15.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38169934
ABSTRACT

Purpose:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the understanding of the management of methods and practices of disinfection of dental impressions applied by general dentists and specialists in oral rehabilitation, post SARS-COV-2 pandemic.

Introduction:

The oral cavity has a favorable environment for the growth and multiplication of bacteria and viruses, serving as the gateway to viruses such as SARS CoV-2 virus. Given that patients may be hosts of this infectious disease, stricter biosecurity measures in dental offices and a better understanding of the disinfection processes of dental impressions should be considered in addition to avoiding cross-infections, which are very common in our work environment. Materials and

methods:

Descriptive, analytical, survey with the topic "Methods and practices of disinfection of dental impressions" that was composed of 14 questions based in OHPD (Oral Health Preventive Dentistry), n = 452 respondents who met the following inclusion criteria general practice dentists from Ecuador who actively take dental impressions, specialists in oral rehabilitation with 5 years of experience, surveys with information of complete items, n = 270 professionals; n = 192 general dentists, dental hygienist and n = 78 oral rehabilitation specialists.

Results:

n = 270 professionals evaluated, with a mean of p = 0.0. At 426 responses with a p value of <0.05, 30.4 % of responses indicated ignorance in the management of dental impressions, with a standard deviation of 2.744, with significant differences between professions (p = 0.035) and higher average knowledge of sample management within specialist dentists, (Chi p = 0.410 p > 0.05).

Conclusion:

The understanding of the management of dental impressions among general dentists and specialists in oral rehabilitation is limited.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Ecuador Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Ecuador Idioma: En Revista: Heliyon Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Reino Unido