Assessing the Clinical Effectiveness of an Aerosol Reduction Device for the Air Polisher

Muzzin, Kathleen B.; King, Tracy B.; Berry, Charles W.

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.1999.0407

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“…21,22 Multiple studies have been conducted to determine which dental procedure produces the most airborne bacterial contamination. [23][24][25][26][27][28] In these studies, researchers have measured the number of bacteria that settle on growth media plates over a specific period. In almost all instances, a nonselective bacterial growth media such as blood agar has been used.…”

Section: Composition Of Dental Aerosolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Using the bacterial growth method, the ultrasonic scaler has been shown to produce the greatest amount of airborne contamination, followed by the air-driven high-speed handpiece, the air polisher and various other instruments such as the airwater syringe and prophylaxis angles. 12,[23][24][25][26][27][28] To date, no studies have been performed on the bacterial contamination produced by air abrasion.…”

Section: Composition Of Dental Aerosolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Aerosols and splatter in dentistry

Harrel¹,

Molinari²

2004

The Journal of the American Dental Association

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Section: Composition Of Dental Aerosolsmentioning

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Section: Composition Of Dental Aerosolsmentioning

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Aerosols and splatter in dentistry

Harrel¹,

Molinari²

2004

The Journal of the American Dental Association

624

300

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“…The polishing with rubber cup and prophylaxis paste is highly operator-sensitive as rotation speed, abrasiveness of paste, pressure applied with hand piece and duration in uence affect the e cacy of the procedure [22]. On the other hand, the aerosols generated by air polishing may present an infection control hazard hence, preprocedural rinse is always recommended along with aerosol reduction devices [23].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effects of Pre-Operative Air-Powder Polishing and Rubber-Cup Prophylaxis on Tooth Bleaching Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Split-Mouth Clinical Study

Kürklü

Özcan

2020

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Background: The aim the study to compare the effects of pre-operative air-powder polishing and rubber-cup prophylaxis on tooth bleaching outcomes.Methods: 23 subjects suffering from discoloration, were enrolled in a randomized controlled split mouth experimental study. Before bleaching, air powder polishing and rubber-cup polishing techniques were applied on either side of the mouth and the tooth bleaching effects assessed immediately after and 7 days.Results: No statistically significant difference was found in for DL, Da, Db, DE and DSGU values between air-powder polishing and rubber-cup groups at immediate and 1 week.The difference between immediate and 1 week measurements is statistically significant in both air-powder polishing and rubber-cup groups, except DL for rubber-cup group, and Da, Db for air-powder polishing group.Conclusions: Within the limitations of the study, it can be concluded that there was no lasting difference in tooth bleaching effects between rubber-cup and air-polishing techniques at immediately after and 1-week post treatment.Trial registration: ClinicalTrial.gov ID: NCT04407910

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“…Because many of these sites are isolated from waterlines, flushing should not be expected to rid them of contamination. [17][18][19][20][21] Saliva ejector Backflow from saliva ejector tubing into dental patients' mouths may serve as a source of cross-contamination. It could expose the oral mucosa or nonintact tissues of a patient to previously suctioned fluids such as saliva or blood components from another person.…”

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Cross-contamination in dentistry: A comprehensive overview

Abichandani¹,

Nadiger²

2013

Chron Young Sci

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Introduction: Cross-contamination and cross-infection can occur by direct contact with micro-organisms, indirect contact with contaminated objects, droplet transmission, and inhalation of airborne pathogens. In dentistry, operatory surfaces can routinely become contaminated with patient saliva, blood, and other fluids during treatment. Aims and Objectives: This review is aimed to identify cross-contamination and spread of infection by various means and the appropriate preventive measures to be implemented. This review will also highlight the various aspects that are neglected in various dental schools/dental practice or any dental set up that potentiate cross-contamination ultimately affecting the dentist, dental team and the patients. Materials and Methods: A review of the dental literature concerning cross-contamination was performed. Material appearing in the literature before 1996 was reviewed as exhaustively as possible and materials after 1996 were reviewed electronically. In Medline, key words like cross-contamination, sterilization, asepsis, infection, infection control, prevention were used in various combinations to obtain a potential reference for review. A total of 2245 English Language titles were found, many were repeated due to recurring searches. The headings were shortlisted and reviewed for detailed examination. Results: A comprehensive review to evaluate the methods of preventing cross-contamination in dentistry involving various aspects and challenges encountered in a dental set up was constructed which was missing in the references of the review. Conclusions: Awareness and the necessary precautions play a pivotal role in preventing the occurrence of cross-contamination. It is the responsibility of the entire dental team to work in unison to prevent the menace of cross-contamination and spread of infection.

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Assessing the Clinical Effectiveness of an Aerosol Reduction Device for the Air Polisher

Cited by 29 publications

References 9 publications

Aerosols and splatter in dentistry

Aerosols and splatter in dentistry

Effects of Pre-Operative Air-Powder Polishing and Rubber-Cup Prophylaxis on Tooth Bleaching Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Split-Mouth Clinical Study

Cross-contamination in dentistry: A comprehensive overview

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