WHO/MOHFW - Guidelines to practice prosthodontics and implant procedures during COVID-19 pandemic


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Ramesh Sukhitha
A Leoney
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4631-3558

Seyed Asharaf Ali

Abstract

The high infectivity rate of the COVID-19 virus and its variations has had a significant influence on dentists and dental treatment. Because of the proximity of the patient and the prevalence of aerosol-generating procedures, governments and health authorities have implemented rules and regulations for practising dentistry, specifically aerosol-generating procedures in prosthodontics, to protect dentists and patients from infection, cross-infection, and re-infection. The current article focused on the World Health Organization's (WHO) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's (MOHFW) recommendations and guidelines for practicing prosthodontics and dental implant operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sukhitha, R. ., Leoney, A., & Asharaf Ali , S. (2022). WHO/MOHFW - Guidelines to practice prosthodontics and implant procedures during COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Dental Materials, 4(1), 17–21. https://doi.org/10.37983/IJDM.2022.4104
Author Biographies

Ramesh Sukhitha, Government Dental College, Chidambaram

CRRI, Government Dental College, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India.

A Leoney, Government Dental College, Chidambaram

Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Tamilnadu, India.

Seyed Asharaf Ali , Government Dental College, Chidambaram

Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Tamilnadu, India.

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