Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic
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...
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-09d45fa9616c4c87ab5d3678967297022024-02-01T06:31:19ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-01-01101e23280Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemicMyriam Lagla Abata0Gabriela Balarezo Lasluisa1María Rodriguez Tates2Byron Velásquez Ron3Specialist in Oral Rehabilitation, Department Prosthesis Research School of Dentistry, UDLA Quito EcuadorProfessor Department Prosthesis Research School of Dentistry, UDLA Quito EcuadorDentistry Resident, Faculty of Dentistry. University of Las Americas. UDLA. Campus Colón. +593958916317 CP 170523 Quito-Ecuador, EcuadorDepartment Prosthesis Research School of Dentistry, Universidad de Las Americas (UDLA), Av. Colón y 6. Diciembre CP 170523, + 593023981000 ext 3060,Quito, Ecuador; Corresponding author. Prosthetic Research Department. School of Dentistry Universidad de Las Americas (UDLA). Av. Colón y 6. Diciembre CP 170523, + 593023981000 ext 3060, + 593984938162.Quito-Ecuador.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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023104889DentistryCOVID-19DisinfectionGlutaraldehydeSodium hypochloriteDental impingement materials |
| spellingShingle | Myriam Lagla Abata Gabriela Balarezo Lasluisa María Rodriguez Tates Byron Velásquez Ron Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic Heliyon Dentistry COVID-19 Disinfection Glutaraldehyde Sodium hypochlorite Dental impingement materials |
| title | Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic |
| title_full | Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic |
| title_short | Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic |
| title_sort | knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from ecuador post sars cov 2 pandemic |
| topic | Dentistry COVID-19 Disinfection Glutaraldehyde Sodium hypochlorite Dental impingement materials |
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