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Quantitative measurements of aerosols from air-polishing and ultrasonic devices: (How) can we protect ourselves?

Manuela E. Kaufmann, Alex Solderer, Andrea Gubler, Florian J. Wegehaupt, Thomas Attin, Patrick R. Schmidlin

PLoS ONE · 2020 · 31 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

Both devices showed contamination of the nearby structures, less contamination was detected when using the ultrasonic. Affirming the value of wearing protective equipment we support the need for universal barrier precautions and effective routine infection control in dental practice.

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