Disinfection Procedures and Their Effect on the Microorganism Colonization of Dental Impression Materials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies

Dental impressions are contaminated with potentially pathogenic microorganisms when they come into contact with patient blood, saliva, and plaque. Numerous disinfectants are used; however, no sole disinfectant can be designated as universal for all the impression materials. Thus, the aim of this stu...

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Main Authors: Louis Hardan, Rim Bourgi, Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez, Monika Lukomska-Szymanska, Elizabeth Cornejo-Ríos, Vincenzo Tosco, Riccardo Monterubbianesi, Sara Mancino, Ammar Eid, Davide Mancino, Naji Kharouf, Youssef Haikel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/9/3/123