[Microbial diffusion by aerosol during ultrasonic scaling: descriptive study].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the bacterial spreading by using ultrasonic scaler and air-polisher. During ultrasonic scaling, bacterial spray is important near patient's mouth (30 cm), principally without good aspiration devices. In this case, clear spreading is observed at 2 m from the patient. Air-polishing compared to ultrasonic scaling produces larger microorganisms pollution.
Bercy
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Unité de Parodontologie, Ecole de Médecine Dentaire et de Stomatologie, Université Catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles.
Glorieux
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D000336:Aerosols; D000391:Air Microbiology; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000336:Aerosols
Diffusion microbienne par aérosol lors du détartrage ultrasonique: étude descriptive.