Virtual Medicine and Teledentistry during covid 19:systematic Reviews

Abstract

Shaymaa Hussein Rafat kotb

Background: Covid19 pandemic has changed the vision on how to deal in emergency situations. Advanced technology and spreading growth of internet connection encourage people to use it to obtain helpful advice in critical climate of covid 19 crisis. The aim of this study to through the light on importance of teledentistry in critical emergency situations.

Methods/Design: A systematic literature review depends on collecting data from an evidence-based studies.Searches were made of eight electronic databases: the Cochrane Oral Health Group’s Trials Register, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), , EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of science ,MEDLINE(PubMed).

Results: Systematic reviews have demonstrated the successful use of teledentistry in diagnosis of gingivitis/periodontitis, plaque and calculus, and presence of teeth exhibiting gingival recession, furcation involvement, erosion, tooth wear, and non-carious cervical lesion, as well as presence of carious, filled, and crowned teeth and implants. In a second opnion assessments and in the periapical radiograph’s interpretation and in education purpose also used.

Conclusion: Teledentistry improve oral healthcare follow up in critical situation.

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