Aerosol Generation in Dental Clinics
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Dentist-Patient TransmissionRisk ReductionOccupational Exposure
- Registration Number
- NCT05468099
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Alberta
- Brief Summary
The study examines 4 different methods to reduce dental bioaerosol spread in orthodontic procedures.
- Detailed Description
We aim to examine 4 different methods to reduce dental aerosol spread during orthodontic procedures. These methods are: 1) high-volume evacuator, 2) high-volume evacuator and saliva ejector 3) Local Exhaust System 4) disinfection with povidone-iodine nasal swabs and chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- Orthodontic debonding being performed
- Acceptance to participate in the study and provide required saliva and nasal samples
Exclusion Criteria
- Refusal to participate
- Refusal to provide saliva/nasal swab samples
- Allergy to Chlorhexidine gluconate
- Allergy to Povidone-Iodine
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mass concentration measurements across the 4 different types of interventions During procedure Bioaerosol measurement from the tracked sources During procedure Sources include patient, operator and assistant saliva and nasal secretions, preprocedural ambient air, dental unit waterline
Particle concentration measurements across the 4 different types of interventions During procedure
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Bacterial contamination on the inside surface of the mask of operators and assistants During procedure Sources include patient, operator and assistant saliva and nasal secretions, preprocedural ambient air, dental unit waterline
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Alberta
🇨🇦Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University of Alberta🇨🇦Edmonton, Alberta, Canada