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Maria Eleonora Bizzoca
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The patient-doctor relationship: new insights in light of the current Ministerial recommendations regarding Phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic
2020
Following the publication of the italian Ministerial recommendations relating to dentistry in Phase 2 of the coViD-19 pandemic (focusing on operational protocols for all dental staff), we believe that the patient/dentist relationship should increasingly take into account the heightened fears and anxious thoughts of patients. this particularly regards patients who are about to undergo dental work. Moreover, dentists should also pay close attention to recent events, which have determined the new recommendations regarding SarS-coV-2 biocontainment. Furthermore, the authors of this paper consider it appropriate to make suggestions and develop interventionist techniques regarding the interface w…
COVID-19: dalle indicazioni ministeriali per la fase 2 alla nuova visione di odontoiatria sicura, sostenibile e centrata sul paziente
2020
La pandemia COVID-19, originaria di Wuhan in Cina, è diventata una grande sfida per la salute pubblica globale, modificando radicalmente la vita di tutti i giorni e le attività lavorative, specialmente quelle di ambito sanitario tra cui l’attività odontoiatrica. È stato necessario attuare delle misure di controllo delle infezioni per prevenire ulteriori diffusioni del virus. L’alto livello di attenzione che si è riusciti a raggiungere nella fase acuta della pandemia stessa ha determinato un efficiente bio-contenimento. Si impone, sin dalla fase 2, un ragionato e idoneo adeguamento di protocolli operativi di prevenzione e protezione. Prudenza, perizia e diligenza devono essere i punti cardin…
An innovative risk-scoring system of dental procedures and safety protocols in the COVID-19 era
2020
Abstract Background The aim of this paper is to assess an innovative risk score for common dental procedures, based on the most recent contaminant SARS-CoV-2. After scoring the level of infection risk, safety procedures, advice and personal protective equipment (PPE) are recommended for the dental team in each dental practice. Methods The authors of this research analysed 42 common dental procedures on the basis of known transmission risks. In increasing order, many consider the parameters leading to different risk scores for the dental team and patients for each procedure to be: direct contact with saliva (score 1), direct contact with blood (score 2), production of low levels of spray/aer…
Psychological profile and unexpected pain in oral lichen planus: a case-control multicenter SIPMO study
2021
Objectives: To analyze psychological profiles, pain and oral symptoms in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP). Materials and methods: 300 patients with keratotic OLP (K-OLP; reticular, papular, plaque-like subtypes), 300 patients with predominant non-keratotic OLP (nK-OLP; erythematosus atrophic, erosive, ulcerative, bullous subtypes) and 300 controls were recruited in 15 universities. The number of oral sites involved and oral symptoms were recorded. The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Total Pain Rating Index (T-PRI), Hamilton Rating Scales for Depression and for Anxiety (HAM-D and HAM-A), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were administered. Results: Th…
A new exciting hypothesis: direct correlation between periodontitis and clinical evolution of COVID-19 patients.
2020
The aim of the present opinion article is to hypothesize a possible correlation between clinical evolution of COVID-19 and a chronic inflammatory disease such as periodontitis. Reviews have been performed about the correlations between COVID-19 and IL-6, COVID-19 and diabetes, diabetes and periodontitis. Several studies discussed the role played by IL-6 in the pathogenetic mechanisms of COVID-19. A recent study found that COVID-19 adult patients with diabetes, without other comorbidities, were at greater risk of numerous diseases COVID related, such as severe pneumonia and excessive uncontrolled inflammatory responses. Besides, serum levels of inflammation-related biomarkers, such as IL-6, …
A new exciting hypothesis: direct correlation between periodontitis and clinical evolution of COVID-19 patients. Preprint.
2020
The aim of the present opinion article is to hypothesize a possible correlation between clinical evolution of COVID-19 and a chronic inflammatory disease such as periodontitis. Reviews have been performed about the correlations between COVID-19 and IL-6, COVID-19 and diabetes, diabetes and periodontitis. Several studies discussed the role played by IL-6 in the pathogenetic mechanisms of COVID-19. A recent study found that COVID-19 adult patients with diabetes, without other comorbidities, were at greater risk of numerous diseases COVID related, such as severe pneumonia and excessive uncontrolled inflammatory responses. Besides, serum levels of inflammation-related biomarkers, such as IL-6, …
The Management of Dental Practices in the Post-COVID 19 Era: An Economic and Operational Perspective
2020
Background: In order to protect dental teams and their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists have had to adopt several measures (operating and post-operating procedures) which may increase the total treatment time and costs relating to individual protective measures. This paper will propose a thorough analysis of operating dentistry procedures, comparing the economic performance of the activity in a dental surgery before and after the adoption of these protective measures, which are required to contain the risk of SARS-COV-2 infections. Methods: The economic analysis is articulated in three approaches. Firstly, it assesses a reduction in markup by maintaining current charges (A)
Covid-19 Pandemic: What Changes for Dentists and Oral Medicine Experts? A Narrative Review and Novel Approaches to Infection Containment
2020
The authors performed a narrative review on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome- CoronaVirus-2 ( SARS-CoV-2) and all infectious agents with the primary endpoints to illustrate the most accepted models of safety protocols in dentistry and oral medicine, and to propose an easy view of the problem and a comparison (pre- vs post-COVID19) for the most common dental procedures. The outcome is forecast to help dentists to individuate for a given procedure the differences in terms of safety protocols to avoid infectious contagion (by SARS-CoV-2 and others dangerous agents). An investigation was performed on the online databases Pubmed and Scopus using a combination of free words and Medical Subject H…
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma on Gingiva, Edentulous Ridge, and Retromolar Pad: A Case Series
2021
(1) Background: Gingival cancer has a significant incidence and is often diagnosed at advanced stages. The aim of this paper is to highlight its clinical aspects on the basis of a case series analysis in order to promote awareness and improve the diagnosis process. (2) Methods: Oral cancers diagnosed and treated at three Italian University Hospitals over ten years were retrospectively investigated. Cancer location on the gingiva, edentulous ridge, and retromolar pad was addressed. Data regarding clinical features, stage at the diagnosis, and time from presenting symptoms to first medical consultation were retrieved. (3) Results: Thirty-three cancers located on the gingiva, edentulous ridge,…
COVID-19 and periodontitis: reflecting on a possible association
2021
AbstractRecent studies have demonstrated a relationship between the severe clinical course of COVID-19 and other chronic diseases such as: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity and chronic renal disease. It may be possible to extend this association to a common and chronic oral disease in adults: periodontitis. Alternatively, the latter could be simply related to the systemic chronic diseases cited above, as already observed in the non-COVID-19 literature. In order to provide an overview and their opinion, the authors in this perspective article will report and discuss the most recent references of interest relating to COVID-19 and periodontitis pathophysiology. W…