Adaptations in orthodontics for current and future coronavirus disease 2019 best practices.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to determine adaptations orthodontists made during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic to maintain safety and determine which adaptations will remain after the pandemic.

Methods

An original 34-question survey was sent by mail to a randomized selection of practicing orthodontic specialists (n = 1000). Questions included the changes made during the pandemic in 4 categories (infection control, social distancing, appliance type, and teleorthodontics) and whether those changes will remain postpandemic.

Results

The use of personal protective equipment increased during the pandemic, with a significant decrease anticipated after the pandemic. The most common aerosol modification during the pandemic and predicted after the pandemic was using an

SUBMITTER: Lamb JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9894768 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature