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Journal of Clinical Research

ISSN: 2795-6172

Open Access

Eleonora Scotti

Department of Surgical Specialties, School of Dentistry, Radiological Science and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Aerosols Contamination in the Dental Practice Following Everyday Procedures
    Author(s): Magda Mensi*, Silvia Marchetti, Luca Mantelli, Eleonora Scotti, Annamaria Sordillo, Stefano Calza and Niklaus P. Lang

    Objectives: The purpose of present observational study was to evaluate the bacterial load in the air following various dental procedures. Materials and methods: Air contamination following 7 dental procedures resulting in aerosols generation was assessed. The air volume was sampled by means of a wet cyclone collector for 10 minutes during 10 different sessions of each of the following dental procedures: a) air-polishing b) ultrasonic instrumentation c) manual instrumentation d) rubber cup e) cavity preparation with the 1:5 red contra-angle f) cavity preparation with turbine and Low Volume Evacuator (LVE) g) cavity preparation with turbine and High Volume Evacuator (HVE). Baseline air samples were analysed as well. Contamination of the sampled solution was determined using ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate) quantification of the viable bacterial co.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.37421/2795-6172.2022.6.149

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