Aerosol and splatter generation with rotary handpieces used in restorative and orthodontic dentistry: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions in dental care globally, in part due to the potential for contaminated aerosol to be generated by dental activities. This systematic review assesses the literature for changes in aerosol-contamination levels when rotary instruments are used, (1) as distance increases from patient's mouth; (2) as time passes after the procedure; and (3) when using different types of handpieces.

Methods

The review methods and reporting are in line with PRISMA statements. A structured search was conducted over five platforms (September 2021). Studies were assessed independently by two reviewers. To be eligible studies had to assess changes in levels of aerosol contamination over different distances, and time points, with rotary han

SUBMITTER: Al-Yaseen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9447949 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature