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. 2023 Dec 5;10(1):e23280.
doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23280. eCollection 2024 Jan 15.

Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic

Myriam Lagla Abata  1 , Gabriela Balarezo Lasluisa  2 , María Rodriguez Tates  3 , Byron Velásquez Ron  4
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Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic

Myriam Lagla Abata et al. Heliyon. .

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 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.

Keywords: COVID-19; Dental impingement materials; Dentistry; Disinfection; Glutaraldehyde; Sodium hypochlorite.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests:Byron Velasquez Ron reports financial support and article publishing charges were provided by University of the Americas. Byron Velasquez Ron reports a relationship with University of the Americas that includes: employment.

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