Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze clinical strategies supported by validated references during two of the most frequent dental emergencies (i.e. restorative and endodontic treatment) in the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of an emergency in the health system worldwide and a potentially fatal disease. Person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through aerosol and droplets led to extensive preventive measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak. Dental care providers have been exposed to a high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, due to the face-to-face communication and the exposure to saliva, blood, and other body fluids during routine interventions; this can also contribute to a high risk for cross-infection, even though dentist usually cope with those situations in everyday practice. Restorative and endodontic emergencies represented a high proportion of dental emergencies, with prolonged exposure time for dentists/endodontists in contact with suspected or confirmed infected patients. Lack of knowledge and undefined progression controlled the decision-making in clinical dentistry. The dynamicity of the situation determined change of views and recommendations in dental setting. The implementation of strict restorative and endodontics protocols are aimed at preventing circumstances similar to those observed with COVID-19.
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