Authors : Ajit J Kalia, Ajit J Kalia, Kinjal Ramesh Kale, Kinjal Ramesh Kale, Hareem Mohd. Husain Kashmiri, Hareem Mohd. Husain Kashmiri, Salil Nene, Salil Nene, Ashwith Hegde, Ashwith Hegde, Nasim Mirdehghan, Nasim Mirdehghan
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijohd.2021.051
Volume : 7
Issue : 4
Year : 2021
Page No : 257-264
The rapid outbreak of coronavirus syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has engulfed the entire international community and triggered serious public health issues. Orthodontists may encounter patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and may need to work vigilantly to avoid the spread of infection, consecutively provide care and emergency treatment. The objective of this review is to provide a brief overview of the effects of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 on orthodontic treatment, and to address risk management and the facilitation of orthodontic emergency care and post-pandemic orthodontic practice, using data and literature currently available.