Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Paediatric Dental Treatment: A Retrospective Study in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
Statistical Analysis
3. Results
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
Abbreviations
SARS-CoV-2 | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 |
COVID-19 | Coronavirus disease 19 |
WHO | World Health Organization |
ART | Atraumatic Restorative Treatment |
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Before Pandemic n | First Year n | Second Year n | p-Value (χ2) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
New registered patients | 242 | 181 | 337 | <0.01 * (73.1) |
Dental treatments | 2757 | 1652 | 2585 | 0.7 (196.3) |
Dental Treatment Procedures | Before Pandemic n (% **) | First Year n (% **) | χ2 | p-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oral hygiene training and patient motivation | 327 (11.9%) | 186 (11.3%) | 0.2 | 0.6 |
Fluoride varnish | 580 (21.1%) | 190 (11.5%) | 468.1 | <0.01 * |
Fissure sealant | 186 (6.7%) | 93 (5.6%) | 19.2 | 0.2 |
Dental plaque removal | 351 (12.7%) | 69 (4.1%) | 74.0 | <0.01 * |
Deciduous tooth extraction | 346 (12.5%) | 262 (15.8%) | 71.6 | <0.01 * |
Glass ionomer filling | 396 (14.4%) | 354 (21.4%) | 255.4 | <0.01 * |
Composite filling on anterior teeth | 92 (3.3%) | 46 (2.8%) | 0.9 | 0.3 |
Composite filling on posterior teeth | 257 (9.3%) | 214 (12.9%) | 11.4 | <0.01 * |
Temporary filling | 100 (3.6%) | 99 (6.0%) | 121.8 | <0.01 * |
Temporary endodontic procedures | 81 (2.9%) | 130 (7.9%) | 495.3 | <0.01 * |
Root canal filling | 41 (1.5%) | 9 (0.5%) | 8.0 | <0.01 * |
Pearson’s Correlation | r2 = 0.6; p = 0.03 * |
Dental Treatment Procedures | Before Pandemic n (% **) | Second Year n (% **) | χ2 | p-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oral hygiene training and patient motivation | 327 (11.8%) | 362 (14.0%) | 4.2 | 0.04 * |
Fluoride varnish | 580 (21.1%) | 403 (15.6%) | 182.1 | <0.01 * |
Fissure sealant | 186 (6.7%) | 186 (7.2%) | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Dental plaque removal | 351 (12.7%) | 115 (4.1%) | 968.7 | <0.01 * |
Deciduous tooth extraction | 346 (12.5%) | 435 (16.8%) | 145.6 | <0.01 * |
Glass ionomer filling | 396 (14.3%) | 510 (19.7%) | 19.3 | <0.01 * |
Composite filling on anterior teeth | 92 (3.3%) | 54 (2.1%) | 74.0 | <0.01 * |
Composite filling on posterior teeth | 257 (9.3%) | 284 (10.9%) | 3.3 | 0.1 |
Temporary filling | 100 (3.6%) | 76 (2.9%) | 18.5 | 0.2 |
Temporary endodontic procedures | 81 (2.9%) | 148 (5.7%) | 231.7 | <0.01 * |
Root canal filling | 41 (1.4%) | 12 (0.4%) | 13.9 | <0.01 * |
Pearson’s Correlation | r2 = 0.8; p < 0.01 * |
Dental Treatment Procedures | First Year n (% **) | Second Year n (% **) | χ2 | p-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oral hygiene training and patient motivation | 186 (11.3%) | 362 (14.0%) | 5.2 | 0.02 * |
Fluoride varnish | 190 (11.5%) | 403 (15.6%) | 10.6 | <0.01 * |
Fissure sealant | 93 (5.6%) | 186 (7.2%) | 35.3 | 0.06 |
Dental plaque removal | 69 (4.1%) | 115 (4.1%) | 0.2 | 0.6 |
Deciduous tooth extraction | 262 (15.8%) | 435 (16.8%) | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Glass ionomer filling | 354 (21.4%) | 510 (19.7%) | 1.2 | 0.2 |
Composite filling on anterior teeth | 46 (2.8%) | 54 (2.1%) | 20.1 | 0.1 |
Composite filling on posterior teeth | 214 (12.95%) | 284 (10.9%) | 2.9 | 0.08 |
Temporary filling | 99 (6.0%) | 76 (2.9%) | 21.7 | <0.01 * |
Temporary endodontic procedures | 130 (7.9%) | 148 (5.7%) | 65.9 | 0.01 * |
Root canal filling | 9 (0.5%) | 12 (0.5%) | 0.13 | 0.7 |
Pearson’s Correlation | R = 0.9; p < 0.01 * |
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Dolic, O.; Obradovic, M.; Kojic, Z.; Knezevic, N.; Trtic, N.; Veselinovic, V.; Sukara, S. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Paediatric Dental Treatment: A Retrospective Study in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 12292. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912292
Dolic O, Obradovic M, Kojic Z, Knezevic N, Trtic N, Veselinovic V, Sukara S. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Paediatric Dental Treatment: A Retrospective Study in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(19):12292. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912292
Chicago/Turabian StyleDolic, Olivera, Marija Obradovic, Zeljka Kojic, Natasa Knezevic, Natasa Trtic, Valentina Veselinovic, and Slava Sukara. 2022. "Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Paediatric Dental Treatment: A Retrospective Study in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 19: 12292. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912292