ABSTRACT

SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) is primarily transmitted by airborne droplets and its spread is favored by close human contact, thus the COVID-19 pandemic is the new challenge in dental practice. The oral cavity was considered as a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir, the viruses were detected in the saliva and periodontal pockets of infected persons. Therefore, aside from the most common symptoms, COVID-19 can manifest as lesions in the oral cavity. Due to the high risk of cross-contamination in the dental office, new precautionary measures were implemented in professional dental care to ensure safety for both, dental staff and patients. Given the dynamically changing situation, dental practitioners should follow local guidelines and implement them according to current needs and available resources. The key to success is to reduce the risk of cross-infection with SARS-CoV-2 at no cost to the good oral health of the population.

摘要

SARS-CoV-2（严重急性呼吸系统综合症冠状病毒 2）主要通过空气飞沫传播，其传播有利于人类密切接触，因此 COVID-19 大流行是牙科实践中的新挑战。口腔被认为是 SARS-CoV-2 的宿主，在感染者的唾液和牙周袋中检测到病毒。因此，除了最常见的症状外，COVID-19 还可以表现为口腔病变。由于牙科诊所交叉污染的风险很高，因此在专业牙科护理中实施了新的预防措施，以确保牙科工作人员和患者的安全。鉴于动态变化的情况，牙科医生应遵循当地的指导方针，并根据当前的需要和可用资源来实施这些指导方针。