COVID-19 Dentistry-Related Aspects: A Literature Overview
Vittorio Checchi, Pierantonio Bellini, Davide Bencivenni, Ugo Consolo
Abstract
A new coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) was detected in China at the end of 2019 and has since caused a worldwide pandemic. This virus is responsible for an acute respiratory syndrome (COVID-19), distinguished by a potentially lethal interstitial bilateral pneumonia. Because Sars-CoV-2 is highly infective through airborne contamination, the high infection risk in the dental environment is a serious problem for both professional practitioners and patients. This literature overview provides a description of the clinical aspects of COVID-19 and its transmission, while supplying valuable information regarding protection and prevention measures.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Pneumonia2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineSars virusCoronavirusIntensive care medicineTransmission (telecommunications)Infection controlVirologyPathologyOutbreakInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseElectrical engineeringEngineeringDental Research and COVID-19COVID-19 diagnosis using AIScientific and Engineering Research Topics