Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study
Abstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has raised awareness of the importance of air quality. This pilot study arose from the need to reduce the concentration of particulate matter in the dental office during orthodontic procedures. To evaluate the efficacy of using an air purifier during ortho...
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| author | Inmaculada Martín-Quintero Alberto Cervera-Sabater Jorge Cortés-Bretón Brinkmann Juan Manuel Aragoneses-Lamas Javier Flores-Fraile Juan Santos-Marino |
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| description | Abstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has raised awareness of the importance of air quality. This pilot study arose from the need to reduce the concentration of particulate matter in the dental office during orthodontic procedures. To evaluate the efficacy of using an air purifier during orthodontic care in the dental office to reduce the concentration of ambient particulate matter. Results Significant reductions in particle numbers were obtained for all particle sizes except the largest particles counted (10 μm) through use of the air filter. A marked association between higher humidity levels and higher particle counts was also observed. Conclusions Using an air purifier during dental care achieves a significant reduction in the concentration of ambient particles in the dental office. There is a correlation between higher relative humidity and higher particle concentration. The probability of obtaining a maximum particulate concentration level of 0.3 and 0.5 μm is 1000 times lower when using an air purifier. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eef97b295341455fb082de1628c087e12024-03-05T20:33:54ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312024-02-012411910.1186/s12903-024-03956-wReduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot studyInmaculada Martín-Quintero0Alberto Cervera-Sabater1Jorge Cortés-Bretón Brinkmann2Juan Manuel Aragoneses-Lamas3Javier Flores-Fraile4Juan Santos-Marino5Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of SalamancaDepartment of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of MadridDepartment of Dental Clinical Specialties, Faculty of Dentistry, Complutense University of MadridFaculty of Dentistry, Universidad Alfonso X El SabioDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of SalamancaDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of SalamancaAbstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has raised awareness of the importance of air quality. This pilot study arose from the need to reduce the concentration of particulate matter in the dental office during orthodontic procedures. To evaluate the efficacy of using an air purifier during orthodontic care in the dental office to reduce the concentration of ambient particulate matter. Results Significant reductions in particle numbers were obtained for all particle sizes except the largest particles counted (10 μm) through use of the air filter. A marked association between higher humidity levels and higher particle counts was also observed. Conclusions Using an air purifier during dental care achieves a significant reduction in the concentration of ambient particles in the dental office. There is a correlation between higher relative humidity and higher particle concentration. The probability of obtaining a maximum particulate concentration level of 0.3 and 0.5 μm is 1000 times lower when using an air purifier.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03956-wBioaerosolsCOVID-19DentistryOrthodonticsSARS-CoV-2, air filters, Air Purifier |
| spellingShingle | Inmaculada Martín-Quintero Alberto Cervera-Sabater Jorge Cortés-Bretón Brinkmann Juan Manuel Aragoneses-Lamas Javier Flores-Fraile Juan Santos-Marino Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study BMC Oral Health Bioaerosols COVID-19 Dentistry Orthodontics SARS-CoV-2, air filters, Air Purifier |
| title | Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study |
| title_full | Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study |
| title_short | Reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures: a pilot study |
| title_sort | reduction by air purifier of particulate concentration during orthodontic procedures a pilot study |
| topic | Bioaerosols COVID-19 Dentistry Orthodontics SARS-CoV-2, air filters, Air Purifier |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03956-w |
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