Minimally invasive techniques in pediatric dentistry for the treatment of carious lesions in times of COVID-19. Case report

Introduction: Caries is a multifactorial disease that is presented by a dysbiosis of oral bacteria, which being acidogenic and aciduric produce the demineralization of the enamel and the destruction of the teeth, the treatment in times of pandemic by SARS COV2 was minimally invasive techniques in which the use of aerosols that allow to preserve the dental structure to the maximum is eliminated. Materials and Methods: Patient 5 years 1 month refers odontalgia in the left upper hemiarch, which prevents him from eating; therefore, minimally invasive techniques were used such as: evaluation of the patient’s risk, placement of fluoride shocks varnish, placement of Diamino silver fluoride, selective removal, learning of brushing technique to achieve the objective of rehabilitation of the patient. Results: The integral treatment with minimally invasive dental techniques in times of COVID-19 is of great help for oral health personnel in order to avoid contagion; in this way, these techniques can be used in Pediatric Dentistry in order to preserve the dental structure as much as possible, raise awareness among the patient and guardian about the importance of oral health and in addition to reducing the spread of aerosols in dental practice.

• Автор: Simbaña Guerrero, Nancy Sofia (author)
• Інші автори: Ribadeneira Morales, Leslee Angheloris (author), Ramos Montiel, Ronald (author), Ortega López, Miriam Fernanda (author)
• Формат: article
• Мова: spa
• Опубліковано: 2022
• Предмети: Caries Dental; Compuestos de Plata; Endodoncia; Remineralización Dental; Odontología Pediátrica; Tratamiento Conservador; Dental Caries; Silver Composites; Endodontics; Dental Remineralization; Pediatric Dentistry; Conservative Treatment
• Онлайн доступ: https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/odontologia/article/view/3596