Covid-19: Impact and Dealings in Orthodontic Practice Design Post Viral Outbreak and Lockdown
Mayank TrivediDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore – 560074 India
Corresponding Author E-mail : 1987.mayank@gmail.com
Abstract: Covid-19 or corona virus is a novel virus causing an infectious disease which is responsible for causing respiratory discomforts like difficulty in breathing along with cough and fever. Orthodontic workstation is no different than any other situation where a disease like COVID-19 can be transmitted as there are high probability of transmission of this deadly virus through coughing and sneezing or by coming in contact with object or a surface and indirectly exposing the doctor treating the patient and vice versa. Dealing with an orthodontic emergency should be planned in advance along with the preventive measures in cases of emergencies have to be the mainstay as patient and the orthodontist are not allowed to visit the each other during the COVID-19 outbreak. Hence a virtual approach has to be ready on the orthodontist’s part to deal with an orthodontic emergency. Taking into consideration the duration of an orthodontic treatment, a periodic follow up is very necessary normally and also in emergencies as the patient needs to be assured every now and then to have confidence in the orthodontist. Importance should be given to the overall orthodontic process so that an individual can benefit from it in the best possible way.
Keywords: Covid-19; Emergency; Orthodontics; Protocols; Virtual Treatment Back to TOC