Dental implant as a treatment option in this COVID era

                   Dentistry is worst affected considering the prevalence of aerosols associated with most dental procedures. The dental clinics in India and many countries around the world have closed and only emergency and urgent cares are being delivered at dedicated centers.

So now the query rises,

Should we deny right dental treatment if due care is taken while rendering it? 

Is implant treatment going to be a distant dream for practitioners and the rightful recipients?

Dental implant therapy is similar to any other dental procedure and can be effectively done as it:

• Has a high success and survival rate

• Is performed as an outpatient procedure

• Is still manageable in the clinics for most complications

• Will only see a reasonable raise in cost of the procedures as compared to raise in other dental procedures.

The following aspects are encouraging for the delivery of appropriate dental implant solutions:

i. No reports of transmission of COVID‑19 from dental settings across the globe so far

ii. Basic WHO‑accepted sterilization protocols and practice standards in dental practices being followed

more strictly

iii. Telephonic triages and screening at reception for safe entry to patients

iv. Treatment of asymptomatic pre‑appointed patients only, in clinical practice

v. No overlapping of patient appointments and physical distancing

vi. Acceptable PPE for dentist, assistants, other dental personnel, and patients (masks, goggles, face shields,

and gowns)

vii.Dental premises’ sanitization with air purification, fumigation, and air circulation and ventilation

viii.High evacuation equipment

ix. Pre-procedural rinses with 1.5%–3% hydrogen peroxide, proper hand washing techniques.

Dentists across India and abroad had a wonderful opportunity to update themselves with ample time and absorbing minds. These will further ensure contemporary standards of implant care to all the needy patients.

Now considering this evidence based dentistry with wisdom filled minds as a new normal,  the doubts and fears of patients regarding dental implant as a treament option can be well explained to be the best fixed option of all time.

                            Dr.VIVEK'S  MSRAM'S DENTISTRY  AND IMPLANT CENTER.

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