Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic.
Heliyon
; 10(1): e23280, 2024 Jan 15.
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| 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 andmethods:
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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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Ecuador
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Heliyon
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Reino Unido