ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Efficacy of Dental Barriers in Aerosols and Splatters Reduction During an Ultrasonic Scaling: An
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- Aerosol-generating procedures and associated control/mitigation measures: Position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and the American Dental Hygienists' Association.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2024Review
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- Assessment of Infectious Diseases Risks From Dental Aerosols in Real-World Settings.Open forum infectious diseases · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background: Barrier enclosure systems were suggested as the protective equipment for aerosol-generating procedures. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of dental barriers in aerosols and splatters reduction during an ultrasonic scaling. Materials and Methods: Two types of dental barriers: (1) metal frame with plastic wrap (MFPW) and (2) plastic shield chamber (PSC) were investigated. Ultrasonic scaling was performed on dental phantom head with and without the use of dental barriers. To detect the splatter contamination, the water system of the scaler was circulated with 0.1% fluorescein dye and filter papers were set at several parts of dental chair, body of an operator, and assistance. For bioaerosol production, water containing 10 Results: The total surface contamination found on the body of the operator was significantly decreased when using both MFPW and PSC barriers ( Conclusion: A dental barrier system was effective in aerosols and splatters reduction during an ultrasonic scaling.
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