ArticleJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Appropriate orthodontic appliances during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review.
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- The effect of using dental loupes on the accuracy of aligner attachments and flash adhesive area after bonding.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Effect of attachment flash on clear aligner force delivery: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Emergency appointments and psychological distress during COVID-19 lockdown among orthodontic patients in Spain.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2024Article
- Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Orthodontists' Interest in Various Orthodontic Appliances?Turkish journal of orthodontics · 2023Article
- The Power of Customized Clear Aligners in Closing Molar Edentulous Spaces: Clinical and Medico-Legal Considerations in a Scoping Review and Case Report.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
- Management of Dental and Orthodontic Practice in the COVID-19 Scenario.Frontiers in dentistry · 2022Review
- Guidelines of Revised Orthodontic Practices for Establishing "New Normality" Post COVID-19 Pandemic.Turkish journal of orthodontics · 2021Article
- Patients' perceptions of orthodontic treatment experiences during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.Progress in orthodontics · 2021Article
- Oral Mucosa, Saliva, and COVID-19 Infection in Oral Health Care.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Review
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Abstract
introductionThe esoteric Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection or COVID-19 has been an unusual plummet in dental/orthodontic practice. Based on current recommendations for various amendments in an orthodontic practice, this scoping review aims to identify orthodontic appliances that are most appropriate to us during this on-going pandemic.
methodsElectronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar) were searched up until August 11, 2020. Full-text articles in English with keywords "COVID-19 and Orthodontics" and related search terms were included.
resultsOut of 17 retracted articles, only 4 articles were found to be brief the choice for orthodontic appliances in pandemic times speculating clear aligner therapy (CAT) to be a pragmatic solution. The remaining articles were also thoroughly studied and the new norms set by the pandemic were determined. Criteria for orthodontic appliance selection included careful patient screening and collection of records, minimal physical visits, efficient use of technology, virtual consultations but the use of PPE for physical appointments; and lesser AGPs with a lesser risk of airborne transmission.
conclusionsSubject to regional demands, CAT can be considered as the relatively safer modality-predictable and effective apposite to fixed orthodontic appliances in these unprecedented times.
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