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

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Priscilla Gonçalves Lomardo (Συγγραφέας), Mariana Campello Nunes (Συγγραφέας), Patrícia Arriaga (Συγγραφέας), Lívia Azeredo Antunes (Συγγραφέας), Aldir Machado (Συγγραφέας), Valquiria Quinelato (Συγγραφέας), Telma Regina da Silva Aguiar (Συγγραφέας), Priscila Ladeira Casado (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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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...