Abstract

Abstract:
Objective:
To determine and compare the frequency of endodontic emergencies (EE) with other dental conditions in patients attending Qamar Dental Hospital (QDH), Karachi during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
Material and Methods:
The dental records of all the dental patients (n= 1824) who attended the QDH during first wave of COVID-19 Pandemic peak were retrieved and divided into 3 groups based on diagnostic conditions: 1)- non-emergency (NE), 2)- Emergency endodontic (EE), and 3)- Emergency non-endodontic (ENE). The age groups were also divided into 3 group of 0 to 25, 26 to 50, and >50. Categorical variables were reported as %. Chi-square test was used to find inter-group difference. p 50 (p 50 years had ENE conditions as compared to 0 to 25 age group (p= 0.007)
Conclusions:
Emergency endodontic conditions, especially symptomatic irreversible pulpitis was most prevalent during COVID-19 pandemic. This condition was experienced more by females and patients of age group

Key words: COVID-19; Dental care; Dental emergency; Demographics; Endodontic emergency; Frequency