Table 5.
The answer rate of participants to the list of emergency practices and treatments declared by Turkish Dental Association (TDA) and protective measurements.
| General Dentists n (%) | Specialists n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Which of the following are the emergency practices and treatments you apply in dentistry announced by the Turkish Dental Association regarding the COVID-19 outbreak? | ||
| Tooth fracture causing pain or soft tissue trauma | 95 (15.7) | 63 (18.5) |
| Removing stitches | 258 (42.5) | 101 (29.7) |
| Temporary restorations without creating aerosol | 225 (37.1) | 42 (12.4) |
| Abscess infection leading to localized pain and swelling | 360 (59.3) | 137 (40.3) |
| Acute and painful lesions/ulcerations of the oral mucosa | 74 (12.2) | 26 (7.6) |
| Severe pain from pericoronitis or third molar | 308 (50.7) | 106 (31.2) |
| Severe toothache caused by pulpal inflammation | 439 (72.3) | 152 (44.7) |
| Protective measurements during dental examinations | ||
| Surgical mask | 499 (82.2) | 268 (78.8) |
| Disposable bonnet | 326 (53.7) | 206 (60.6) |
| Bonnet | 177 (29.2) | 82 (24.1) |
| Surgical gown | 432 (71.2) | 278 (81.8) |
| Protective glass | 328 (54) | 167 (49.1) |
| Protective shield | 479 (78.9) | 291 (85.6) |
| N95 mask | 279 (46) | 166 (48.8) |