Removal efficiency of central vacuum system and protective masks to suspended particles from dental treatment.

BACKGROUND:High levels of suspended particulate matters (PMs) and bioaerosols are created by dental procedures. The present study aimed to evaluate the size and concentration of PMs produced by drilling and grinding teeth, and to assess the efficiency of central vacuum system and protective masks fo...

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Main Authors: Ming-Hui Liu, Chi-Tsung Chen, Li-Chuan Chuang, Wen-Ming Lin, Gwo-Hwa Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225644