Evaluation of the permeability of latex gloves for use in dental practice.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the permeability of the disposable, nonsterile gloves used in dental practice. A visual inspection and a water-filling test were carried out on seven different brands of gloves. Only five of the seven makes analyzed showed a value of pinch marks statistically not different from 2% (the limit recommended by the American Society for Testing and Materials). Analysis of the gloves with holes revealed that only four makes showed a value statistically not different from 2%. Finally, only three of the seven makes analyzed had a number of defects statistically not different from 2%. It may therefore be stated that the average quality level currently available should be improved to guarantee a safer and more effective protection against oral pathogens in dental practice.
Checchi
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Cattedra di Chirurgia Speciale Odontostomatologica, University of Bolgona, School of Dentistry.
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D'Achille
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D000704:Analysis of Variance; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex / Q000737:chemistry; D010539:Permeability; D011786:Quality Control; D014867:Water
D007840:Latex; D014867:Water