Dental periodontal procedures: a systematic review of contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in relation to COVID-19
Abstract Introduction The emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and subsequent COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the delivery of routine dentistry; and in particular, periodontal care across the world. This systematic review examines the literature relating to splatter, droplet settle an...
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doaj-ac4ef766a7854a33a93eed02a9fbb6b82021-03-28T11:40:14ZengNature Publishing GroupBDJ Open2056-807X2021-03-01711710.1038/s41405-021-00070-9Dental periodontal procedures: a systematic review of contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in relation to COVID-19Ilona G Johnson0Rhiannon J Jones1Jennifer E. Gallagher2William G. Wade3Waraf Al-Yaseen4Mark Robertson5Scott McGregor6Sukriti K. C7Nicola Innes8Rebecca Harris9Cardiff University School of Dentistry, Applied Clinical Research and Public Health, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Heath ParkCardiff University School of Dentistry, Dental Education, Scholarship & Innovation, College of Biomedical and Life SciencesFaculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, Denmark Hill Campus, Bessemer RoadKing’s College LondonSchool of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath ParkSchool of Dentistry, Child Dental and Oral Health, University of DundeeLibrary and Learning Centre, University of DundeeFaculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Surgery, King’s College London, Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions, Denmark Hill Campus, Bessemer RoadSchool of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Heath ParkDepartment of Public Health, Policy & Systems, University of Liverpool, Room 124, 1st Floor, Block B, Waterhouse BuildingAbstract Introduction The emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and subsequent COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the delivery of routine dentistry; and in particular, periodontal care across the world. This systematic review examines the literature relating to splatter, droplet settle and aerosol for periodontal procedures and forms part of a wider body of research to understand the risk of contamination in relation to periodontal care procedures relevant to COVID-19. Methods A search of the literature was carried out using key terms and MeSH words relating to the review questions. Sources included Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, Web of Science and LILACS, ClinicalTrials.Gov . Studies meeting inclusion criteria were screened in duplicate and data extraction was carried out using a template. All studies were assessed for methodological quality and sensitivity. Narrative synthesis was undertaken. Results Fifty studies were included in the review with procedures including ultrasonic scaling (n = 44), air polishing (n = 4), prophylaxis (n = 2) and hand scaling (n = 3). Outcomes included bacterial (colony-forming units e.g. on settle plates) or blood contamination (e.g. visible splatter) and non bacterial, non blood (e.g. chemiluminescence or coloured dyes) contamination. All studies found contamination at all sites although the contamination associated with hand scaling was very low. Contamination was identified in all of the studies even where suction was used at baseline. Higher power settings created greater contamination. Distribution of contamination varied in relation to operator position and was found on the operator, patient and assistant with higher levels around the head of the operator and the mouth and chest of the patient. Settle was identified 30 min after treatments had finished but returned to background levels when measured at or after an hour. The evidence was generally low to medium quality and likely to underestimate contamination. Conclusion Ultrasonic scaling, air polishing and prophylaxis procedures produce contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in the presence of suction, with a small amount of evidence showing droplets taking between 30 min and 1 h to settle. Consideration should be given to infection control, areas of cleaning particularly around the patient and appropriate personal protective equipment, with particular attention to respiratory, facial and body protection for these procedures. In addition, the use of lower power settings should be considered to reduce the amount and spread of contamination.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-021-00070-9 |
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Dental periodontal procedures: a systematic review of contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in relation to COVID-19 |
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Dental periodontal procedures: a systematic review of contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in relation to COVID-19 |
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Abstract Introduction The emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and subsequent COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the delivery of routine dentistry; and in particular, periodontal care across the world. This systematic review examines the literature relating to splatter, droplet settle and aerosol for periodontal procedures and forms part of a wider body of research to understand the risk of contamination in relation to periodontal care procedures relevant to COVID-19. Methods A search of the literature was carried out using key terms and MeSH words relating to the review questions. Sources included Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, Web of Science and LILACS, ClinicalTrials.Gov . Studies meeting inclusion criteria were screened in duplicate and data extraction was carried out using a template. All studies were assessed for methodological quality and sensitivity. Narrative synthesis was undertaken. Results Fifty studies were included in the review with procedures including ultrasonic scaling (n = 44), air polishing (n = 4), prophylaxis (n = 2) and hand scaling (n = 3). Outcomes included bacterial (colony-forming units e.g. on settle plates) or blood contamination (e.g. visible splatter) and non bacterial, non blood (e.g. chemiluminescence or coloured dyes) contamination. All studies found contamination at all sites although the contamination associated with hand scaling was very low. Contamination was identified in all of the studies even where suction was used at baseline. Higher power settings created greater contamination. Distribution of contamination varied in relation to operator position and was found on the operator, patient and assistant with higher levels around the head of the operator and the mouth and chest of the patient. Settle was identified 30 min after treatments had finished but returned to background levels when measured at or after an hour. The evidence was generally low to medium quality and likely to underestimate contamination. Conclusion Ultrasonic scaling, air polishing and prophylaxis procedures produce contamination (splatter, droplets and aerosol) in the presence of suction, with a small amount of evidence showing droplets taking between 30 min and 1 h to settle. Consideration should be given to infection control, areas of cleaning particularly around the patient and appropriate personal protective equipment, with particular attention to respiratory, facial and body protection for these procedures. In addition, the use of lower power settings should be considered to reduce the amount and spread of contamination. |
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