Priscilla Gonçalves Lomardo, Mariana Campello Nunes, Patrícia Arriaga, Lívia Azeredo Antunes, Aldir Machado, Valquiria Quinelato, Telma Regina da Silva Aguiar, Priscila Ladeira Casado
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 infections for healthcare professionals and patients. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this gained attention. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to carry out a systematic review of the evidence of the scope of the aerosol produced by ultrasonic scaler in environmental contamination and the influence of the use of intraoral suction reduction devices...
April 5, 2024: BMC Oral Health