Protocolo para la atención odontológica y medidas preventivas frente al COVID-19 en la Clínica UCSG.

Abstract

Introduction COVID-19 is an infectious disease produced by a new strain of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 appeared in December 2019 and because of its high contagion, it spread to several countries, for that reason in march of the current year the OMS declared it a pandemic. Purpose The objective of this study was to determine a protocol for providing dental care and preventive measures against the COVID-19 in the clinic of the dental career of the UCSG. Materials and Methods: The present study corresponded to a retrospective investigation of a qualitative approach, of a transversal type with a bibliography and descriptive design. This investigation in based on a recompilation of scientific evidence of articles related to dental care against COVID-19 from the end of 2019 to the present year. Results The aspiratory ways, high speed suction and the rubber dam are of crucial use during procedures that generates aerosol sprays; correct placement and removal of the personal protection equipment will be important factors in order to avoid a possible contamination, and the use of mouthwash prior the attention as the hydrogen peroxide on 1%, which is the most indicated to minimize the viral load, N95 masks or the equivalent FFP2 are the most effective because of their 92% filter system against the spread of infectious agents. Discussions: The medical literature indicates that professionals must take rigorous preventive measures, which are related to moments before the arrival of the patient to the consultation, during dental care and afterwards. Conclusions: It’s important to create protocol for providing dental care with the proper preventive measures in order to avoid crossed infections between the professional and the patient, while and after the consultation.