Efficacy of Dental Barriers in Aerosols and Splatters Reduction During an Ultrasonic Scaling: An In-vitro Study.

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 10^7</

SUBMITTER: Chestsuttayangkul Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8896594 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature