title: Prevalence of perforations in disposable latex gloves during routine dental treatment.
abstract: Durability of gloves with respect to reducing cross-contamination and decreasing the risk of occupationally acquired infections was studied. In this study, pinholes were found in 1.8% of unused surgical latex gloves and 2.0% of latex examination gloves. The incidence of pinhole defects in gloves emphasizes the importance of operative techniques that minimize stress to the glove and the need to change gloves, especially for procedures lasting more than 2 hours.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Services, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Otis
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cottone
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003729:Dental Care; D003762:Dental Instruments; D003902:Detergents; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D000431:Ethanol; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003902:Detergents; D007840:Latex; D000431:Ethanol