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Experimental Evaluation of Aerosol Production after Dental Ultrasonic Instrumentation: An Analysis on Fine Particulate Matter Perturbation.
Graziani, Filippo; Izzetti, Rossana; Lardani, Lisa; Totaro, Michele; Baggiani, Angelo.
  • Graziani F; Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Izzetti R; Sub-Unit of Periodontology, Halitosis and Periodontal Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Lardani L; Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Totaro M; Sub-Unit of Periodontology, Halitosis and Periodontal Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Baggiani A; Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(7)2021 03 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1378221
ABSTRACT
Aerosol production represents a major concern during the majority of dental procedures. The aim of the present study is to investigate the dynamics of aerosol particles after 15 min of continuous supragingival ultrasonic instrumentation with no attempt of containment through particle count analysis. Eight volunteers were treated with supragingival ultrasonic instrumentation of the anterior buccal region. A gravimetric impactor was positioned 1 m away and at the same height of the head of the patient. Particles of different sizes (0.3-10 µm) were measured at the beginning of instrumentation, at the end of instrumentation (EI), and then every 15 min up to 105 min. The 0.3-µm particles showed non-significant increases at 15/30 min. The 0.5-1-µm particles increased at EI (p < 0.05), and 0.5 µm remained high for another 15 min. Overall, all submicron aerosol particles showed a slow decrease to normal values. Particles measuring 3-5 µm showed non-significant increases at EI. Particles measuring 10 µm did not show any increases but a continuous reduction (p < 0.001 versus 0.3 µm, p < 0.01 versus 0.5 µm, and p < 0.05 versus 1-3 µm). Aerosol particles behaved differently according to their dimensions. Submicron aerosols peaked after instrumentation and slowly decreased after the end of instrumentation, whilst larger particles did not show any significant increases. This experimental study produces a benchmark for the measurement of aerosol particles during dental procedures and raises some relevant concerns about indoor air quality after instrumentation.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Air Pollution, Indoor / Particulate Matter Type of study: Experimental Studies Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18073357

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Air Pollution, Indoor / Particulate Matter Type of study: Experimental Studies Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18073357