Studies on Dental Aerobiology: II. Microbial Splatter Discharged from the Oral Cavity of Dental Patients
- 1 May 1971
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Dental Research
- Vol. 50 (3), 621-625
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345710500031701
Abstract
The distribution and bacterial content of splatter particles emanating from a patient's mouth during dental procedures was studied in a controlled environment operatory. Levels of contamination far exceeding those produced by common oral activities were observed. Suction and preoperative oral hygiene procedures are not effective in reducing contamination from bacterial splatters, and the modification of certain procedures and the use of protective shields or glasses is advised.Keywords
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