Abstract:Background: Concerns have been raised over the integrity of gloves and the longevity of their protective barrier function. Aims: This study aimed to assess the effect of clinicians' fingernail length as a predisposing factor for perforation of latex gloves. Methods: We assessed 2006 latex examination gloves for perforations using the water inflation method after being used by 6 senior dental students who had fingernail lengths ranging from 0 to 3 mm. Four simulated clinical procedures representing a variety of… Show more
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