Abstract
Background: In the dental health-care setups, the environmental object and surfaces are expected to be infected by the COVID virus wherein definite procedures are performed. Consequently, these objects and surfaces, particularly where COVID-19 patients are being treated, must be appropriately cleaned and sanitized to stop further spread. Objective: The present article is intended for providing protocols about the cleaning and disinfection of objects and surfaces in the circumstances of COVID-19 for Dental operatories. Methods: Studies evaluating the surface characteristics of the virus as well as effective disinfection measures have been documented. Results: Various chemicals in different concentrations have a virocidal effect. The devices introduced include used UV radiation and ozone. Conclusion: These changes in dental clinical practice are needed to save humanity by preventing further transmission of disease.
Highlights
Orofacial pain, a term that can be defined as pain that related to the oral and facial region remains one of the most complained dental problems [1 - 3]
Validity and reliability testing of the current questionnaire revealed that the questionnaire was proven to be valid and reliable
An epidemiology study conducted by Shetty et al, (2015) in 2200 patients who visited the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Departments of Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital in Bangalore, India, from the period of March 2010 to April 2011 revealed that deep somatic oral pain was the most common type of orofacial pain experienced by orofacial pain patients
Summary
A term that can be defined as pain that related to the oral and facial region remains one of the most complained dental problems [1 - 3]. A review study about the prevalence of orofacial pain confirmed that 10% of the adult population experienced facial pain [4]. Orofacial pain remains one of the most complained dental abnormalities that resulted in the limitation of the jaw and facial activities of the sufferer. A simple yet effective questionnaire that can be used by dental professionals to evaluate the level of the jaw and facial activity limitation of orofacial patients is needed
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