Changing perception of pediatric dental practice during global COVID-19 pandemic: The new normal

Singhal, Yashika; Srivastava, Nalini; Rana, Vivek; Kaushik, Noopur

doi:10.22271/oral.2021.v7.i2d.1213

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“…Disebutkan, penggunaan rubber dam saat preparasi gigi secara signifikan dapat 90% menurunkan penyebaran mikroorganisme dan mengurangi 70% partikel di udara ruangan berdiameter 3 kaki. 21,22 Restorasi GIC juga dapat dilakukan menggunakan teknik Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART). Prinsip ART yaitu menghilangkan jaringan karies hanya dengan menggunakan hand instrument sehingga sangat sesuai dengan prinsip MID.…”

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“…Berbagai studi telah menyimpulkan SSC memiliki tingkat keberhasilan yang tinggi sebagai restorasi lesi oklusoproksimal, dibandingkan dengan bahan restoratif konvensional. 21 Teknik Hall direkomendasikan untuk gigi molar sulung dengan lesi asimtomatik dengan pulpa tertutup. Selain itu teknik Hall juga disarankan sebagai manajemen karies pada gigi molar permanen pertama yang rusak parah namun asimtomatik sampai usia optimal untuk dilakukan pencabutan, juga dapat digunakan sebagai manajemen jangka pendek untuk gigi molar permanen yang mengalami hipomineralisasi atau hipoplastik dengan karies atau sensitivitas.…”

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“…Selain itu teknik Hall juga disarankan sebagai manajemen karies pada gigi molar permanen pertama yang rusak parah namun asimtomatik sampai usia optimal untuk dilakukan pencabutan, juga dapat digunakan sebagai manajemen jangka pendek untuk gigi molar permanen yang mengalami hipomineralisasi atau hipoplastik dengan karies atau sensitivitas. 11,21,25 Teknik ini teknik yang sangat hemat biaya, sederhana dan cepat, dan ramah anak; dapat digunakan untuk anak-anak dengan kecemasan tinggi karena tidak membutuhkan tindakan invasif seperti anestesi lokal atau preparasi gigi. Teknik ini memiliki dasar yaitu perkembangan karies akan terhenti saat marginal seal sudah terbentuk dengan baik.…”

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MID (Minimal Intervention Dentistry) by Pediatric Dentist Specialist in City of Surabaya during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dewi,

Wicaksono,

Sinaredi

et al. 2023

J Indones Dent Assoc

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Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic that has occurred worldwide due to the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus requires adaptation, including in dentistry. Changes in dental care services have occurred in Indonesia, including closing practices, using PPE up to level 4, types of procedures that can be given, duration of treatment, and criteria for pediatric patients companion. Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) is defined as a principle in dentistry that aims to maintain oral tissue and prevent the development of a more severe disease. This technique is child-friendly because it does not involve various dental instruments that tend to increase anxiety. MID also produces small amounts of aerosols resulting minimal spread of COVID-19. Objective: This study aims to raise awareness about the application of MID by pediatric dentists specialist in the city of Surabaya during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study utilized a questionnaire as the primary research instrument to gather data from a sample of 33 respondents out of a population of 60 pediatric dentists in Surabaya. The questionnaire covered various aspects, including the location and type of practice, years of practice, experience with practice closures, and data on actions taken by respondents regarding the implementation of MID measures during the pandemic. Results: Pediatric dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced a series of changes in its implementation, including closing practices for a period of several days, weeks and months, in 18.87%, 24.53%, 56.6% respectively. MID procedures have been widely used by pediatric dentists since before pandemic (80%) are fissure sealants with HVGIC ingredients (80%), Preventive Resin Restoration (82.8%), GIC restorations (83.9%), and SSC Hall Technique (77.3%). There were variations in the number of MID procedures performed by pediatric dentists the city of Surabaya during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of which had increased (26.67%), decreased (33.33%) and remained constant (40%). Conclusion: The implementation of the MID advantages in pediatric dentistry is very useful and has been applied before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and is recommended for future use.

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