DOI
10.1016/j.jds.2014.06.002
First Page
294
Last Page
296
Abstract
Abstract Background/purpose This study attempted to understand the spreading characteristics of airborne bacterial contaminants during dental scaling treatment. Materials and methods Bacterial aerosols were collected with gelatin filters, in a single-chair clinic during ultrasonic scaling treatments on two patients with periodontitis. Results The results showed that bacterial aerosols contamination could spread a horizontal distance of 100 cm and a vertical distance of 50 cm from a patient’s oral cavity, and remain airborne suspended for 20 minutes. Conclusion Proper environmental and personal infection control measures, including isolation, ventilation, and full-cover facial shield, are recommended to diminish the contaminating risk in dental clinics.
Recommended Citation
Chuang, Chi-Yu; Cheng, Hsin-Chung; Yang, Shinhao; Fang, Wei; Hung, Po-Chen; and Chuang, Sheng-Yen
(2014)
"Investigation of the spreading characteristics of bacterial aerosol contamination during dental scaling treatment,"
Journal of Dental Sciences: Vol. 9:
Iss.
3, Article 8.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2014.06.002
Available at:
https://jds.ads.org.tw/journal/vol9/iss3/8
