Dental periodontal procedures: a systematic review of contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in relation to COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and subsequent COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the delivery of routine dentistry; and in particular, periodontal care across the world. This systematic review examines the literature relating to splatter, droplet settle and aerosol for periodontal procedures and forms part of a wider body of research to understand the risk of contamination in relation to periodontal care procedures relevant to COVID-19.

Methods

A search of the literature was carried out using key terms and MeSH words relating to the review questions. Sources included Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, Web of Science and LILACS, ClinicalTrials.Gov . Studies meeting inclusion criteria were s

SUBMITTER: Johnson IG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7988384 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature