Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: July | Volume: 7 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 188-193
Orthodontic Emergencies and Their Management during COVID-19 Using Artificial Assistance- A Randomized Controlled Study
Adeel Ahmed Bajjad1, Navneet Kour2
1MDS student Dept of Orthodontics, Kothiwal Dental College and Research Center Moradabad, Uttar Pardesh.
2MDS student Dept of Periodontology and Implantology BRS Dental College and Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana.
Corresponding Author: Navneet Kour
ABSTRACT
Aim: The main aim of the study was to provide any emergency treatment to the orthodontic patients during the period of lockdown due to the spread of corona virus pandemic.
Material and Methodology: A self made Performa was made and sent to 200 orthodontic patients via an electronic media. The results were tabulated and descriptive analysis was presented using frequencies and percentage. Every patient was called after filling the form and a complete examination of the patient was done using a video call and using different photographs. A detailed solution was given to them via phone to prevent any cross-contamination during this period.
Results: All the related questions and video calling examination was done which revealed different percentages of problems faced by the subjects.
Conclusion: Any emergency relating to dental problems can be evaluated using a social networking site (WhatsApp) and a profound treatment can be given thus making these sites as a best mode of contacting patients and evaluating their issues.
Keywords: Appliances, COVID-19, Pandemic, Treatments
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