Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
Dentistry
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Hello doctor,
I visited a hospital where a student, unaware that the instruments were not sterilized, performed hand scaling on four patients, including myself. My instruments were disinfected but not sterilized before the procedure, and genuine bleeding occurred during scaling from the gingiva. Given the exposure of blood to scalers and open wounds, I am concerned about the potential risks of HIV or hepatitis. I received a complete hepatitis vaccination during childhood, but I am unsure about the necessity of an HIV test. After scaling, I am experiencing inflammation in the gingiva, causing occasional pain. Is this normal? Should I consider testing for hepatitis B, or should I go for tests covering hepatitis A, B, and C? What specific tests should be taken, and when is the appropriate time to get tested for accurate results after potential infection? Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Kindly provide your accurate age and family medical history, including any cancer, medical conditions, hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in your immediate family. This information is crucial for assessing potential risks. I acknowledge that it is unethical for dental professionals to scale without proper sterilization or disinfection. Please clarify whether the dental professional used the same instruments on you and three other patients. If this is the case, it is indeed concerning.
I hope this helps.
Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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