Microbial contamination of contact lenses after scaling and root planing using ultrasonic scalers with and without protective eyewear: A clinical and microbiological study

Background: Ultrasonic scaler is a preferential treatment modality among the clinicians. However, the aerosol/splatter generated is a concern for patients and practitioners. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate contamination of contact lenses of the dentist after scaling and root pla...

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Main Authors: Rooh Afzha, Anirban Chatterjee, Shobha Krishna Subbaiah, Avani Rangaraju Pradeep
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2016;volume=20;issue=3;spage=273;epage=278;aulast=Afzha