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Does COVID-19 Affect Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases?

Authors :
Kadkhodazadeh M
Amid R
Moscowchi A
Source :
Journal of long-term effects of medical implants [J Long Term Eff Med Implants] 2020; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 1-2.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

COVID-19 has imposed tremendous burden on the healthcare systems and healthcare professionals worldwide. As periodontitis and peri-implantitis are chronic diseases, regular recall visits play a critical role in management of these conditions; however, the current situation may stop patients from attending their regular maintenance. Therefore, it may be necessary to reconsider and revise the treatment protocols.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1940-4379
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of long-term effects of medical implants
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33389910
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1615/JLongTermEffMedImplants.2020034882