Concern about the risk of aerosol contamination from ultrasonic scaler: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Hauptverfasser: Priscilla Gonçalves Lomardo (Verfasst von), Mariana Campello Nunes (Verfasst von), Patrícia Arriaga (Verfasst von), Lívia Azeredo Antunes (Verfasst von), Aldir Machado (Verfasst von), Valquiria Quinelato (Verfasst von), Telma Regina da Silva Aguiar (Verfasst von), Priscila Ladeira Casado (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Many instruments used in dentistry are rotary, such as handpieces, water syringes, and ultrasonic scalers that produce aerosols. The spray created by these instruments can carry, in addition to water, droplets of saliva, blood, and microorganisms, which can pose a risk of infecti...