Evaluating splatter and settled aerosol during orthodontic debonding: implications for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evaluating splatter and settled aerosol during orthodontic debonding: implications for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DOI:
10.1038/s41415-020-2503-9
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发表时间:
2021-01-08
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Holliday R
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作者:
Llandro H;Allison JR;Currie CC;Edwards DC;Bowes C;Durham J;Jakubovics N;Rostami N;Holliday R
Introduction Dental procedures produce splatter and aerosol which have potential to spread pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. Mixed evidence exists on the aerosol-generating potential of orthodontic procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate splatter and/or settled aerosol contamination during orthodontic debonding. Material and methods Fluorescein dye was introduced into the oral cavity of a mannequin. Orthodontic debonding was undertaken with surrounding samples collected. Composite bonding cement was removed using a speed-increasing handpiece with dental suction. A positive control condition included a water-cooled, high-speed air-turbine crown preparation. Samples were analysed using digital image analysis and spectrofluorometric analysis. Results Contamination across the eight-metre experimental rig was 3% of the positive control on spectrofluorometric analysis and 0% on image analysis. Contamination of the operator, assistant and mannequin was 8%, 25% and 28% of the positive control, respectively. Discussion Splatter and settled aerosol from orthodontic debonding is distributed mainly within the immediate locality of the mannequin. Widespread contamination was not observed. Conclusions Orthodontic debonding is unlikely to produce widespread contamination via splatter and settled aerosol, but localised contamination is likely. This highlights the importance of personal protective equipment for the operator, assistant and patient. Further work is required to examine suspended aerosol. Zusatzmaterial online: Zu diesem Beitrag sind unter 10.1038/s41415-020-2503-9 für autorisierte Leser zusätzliche Dateien abrufbar. Orthodontic debonding, including removal of composite using a slow-speed handpiece with dental suction, appears to pose little risk of widespread distribution of settled contamination. Splatter and settled aerosol was produced during the debonding procedure; however, this was mainly localised to the patient, operator and assistant. Further work is required to examine aerosol which remains suspended in the air. Zusatzmaterial online: Zu diesem Beitrag sind unter 10.1038/s41415-020-2503-9 für autorisierte Leser zusätzliche Dateien abrufbar.
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