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Patient care in the restorative clinic of a public dental school after COVID-19 lockdown

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Author(s):
Kennedy Santana de Macedo [1] ; Alana Cristina Machado [2] ; Maria Angela Pita Sobral [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Restorative Dentistry Department - Brasil
[2] University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Restorative Dentistry Department - Brasil
[3] University of São Paulo. School of Dentistry. Restorative Dentistry Department - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Braz. J. Oral Sci.; v. 22, 2023-09-15.
Abstract

Aim This study, with the aim of checking some of the changes in patients’ daily habits and their reasons for needing restorative treatment was conducted at a public university immediately on return to attendance after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods This survey consisted of interviews held by applying 2 questionnaires to students and patients. A single researcher collected data in all the restorative dentistry clinics at the university after the return to face-to-face activities in the period between 02/02/2021 and 07/30/2021. Data obtained by means of the questionnaires were submitted to descriptive analysis. Results Ninety (90) participants answered the patient questionnaire. When considering possible associations between being in social isolation or not, significant values were found for changed type of diet (p=0.0011), frequency of eating (p=0.011) and toothbrushing (p=0.034). Data about 417 restorations were collected and among the reasons for restorative intervention, 33.03% were restoration replacement, 31.87% treatment of primary caries and 24.40% of dental wear/non-carious lesions. Conclusion Patients who isolated themselves during the pandemic tended to change their eating habits and frequency of oral hygiene. Toothache was the main reason for seeking dental treatment and the replacement of pre-existing restorations was the main reason for restorative treatments. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 20/13341-4 - Impacts of COVID-19 on direct dental restorative procedures of the dentistry clinic of the school of dentistry of the University of São Paulo
Grantee:Kennedy Santana de Macedo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation