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

• Главные авторы: Priscilla Gonçalves Lomardo (Автор), Mariana Campello Nunes (Автор), Patrícia Arriaga (Автор), Lívia Azeredo Antunes (Автор), Aldir Machado (Автор), Valquiria Quinelato (Автор), Telma Regina da Silva Aguiar (Автор), Priscila Ladeira Casado (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: 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...