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AUTHOR
Venugopal A.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19 AND MEASURES IMPLEMENTED BY DENTAL PRACTITIONERS IN CAMBODIA
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in the attitude of dentists in Cambodia towards the pandemic and understand the newer measures implemented to restrict the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: A structured self-administered questionnaire was developed at the University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh and provided to the participants for data collection. The questionnaire was developed using Google survey to collect demographic data followed by information regarding the working conditions, newly implemented measures during the pandemic and the attitude of Cambodian dentists towards the threat of infections. Results: Out of a total of 130 dentists that wer…
Use of vacuum-formed retainer for extrusion of a grossly decayed tooth using auxiliaries
Introduction: Vacuum-formed retainers are one of the most used retainers because of their esthetic advantage, ease of fabrication as well as the low fabrication cost. While aligners are usually associated with improved esthetics the extended period required to obtain these is one of the reasons the present modification was introduced to achieve the desired tooth movement with patient cooperation. Patient Diagnosis: The patient aged 35 years old came with a missing clinical crown and pain in relation to tooth 11 and was advised to receive re-endodontic treatment. The main finding on intra-oral examination was that the patient’s incisor root was submerged below the gingiva. Clinical innovatio…