This is a preprint, a preliminary version of a manuscript that has not completed peer review at a journal. Research Square does not conduct peer review prior to posting preprints. The posting of a preprint on this server should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its validity or suitability for dissemination as established information or for guiding clinical practice.
Research Article
Adam Nulty
University of Leeds
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3329-7782
License:
This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
Declarations:
Declarations
- The author has confirmed that a statement listing potential conflicts of interest or lack thereof is included in the text.
Introduction;
External high volume extraction devices may offer a way to reduce any aerosol particulate generated.
Aims;
The aim of this study was to measure the particle count during dental aerosol
procedures and compare the results to when a High Volume Extraction device is used.
Design;
A comparative clinical study measuring the amount of PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 aerosol particulate with and without the use of an external High Volume Extraction device was undertaken.
Materials and methods;
In total, 10 restorative procedures were monitored with an an industrial Trotec PC220 particle counter.
Interventions;
An external High Volume Extraction device.
Main outcome methods;
The air sampler was placed at the average working distance of the clinicians involved in the study - 420mm.
Results;
In the present study aerosol particulate was recorded at statistically significantly increased levels during dental procedures without an external high volume extractio device versus with the device.
Discussion;
The null hypothesis was rejected, in that significant differences were found between the results of the amount of aerosol particle count with and without a High Volume Extraction device.
Conclusion;
If the results of the present study are repeated in an in vivo setting, an external high volume suction device may potentially lower the risk of transmission of viral particulate.
Keywords
dental aerosol, HVE, external suction, dentistry, covid-19, coronavirus
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Loading...
Badges
Prescreen
This manuscript passed our Prescreen assessment
Complete author information
Appropriate declaration statements
Potential risks to human health
Prescreen
History
CURRENT STATUS: Posted
Version 1
Posted 13 Aug, 2020
Community comments: 6
Metrics
Comments: 0
PDF Downloads: ...
HTML Views: ...
Learn more about our company.
This is a preprint. It has not completed peer review.
Research Article
Adam Nulty
University of Leeds
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3329-7782
Badges
Prescreen
This manuscript passed our Prescreen assessment
Complete author information
Appropriate declaration statements
Potential risks to human health
Prescreen
History
CURRENT STATUS: Posted
Version 1
Posted 13 Aug, 2020
Community comments: 6
License:
This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
Declarations:
Declarations
- The author has confirmed that a statement listing potential conflicts of interest or lack thereof is included in the text.
Introduction;
External high volume extraction devices may offer a way to reduce any aerosol particulate generated.
Aims;
The aim of this study was to measure the particle count during dental aerosol
procedures and compare the results to when a High Volume Extraction device is used.
Design;
A comparative clinical study measuring the amount of PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 aerosol particulate with and without the use of an external High Volume Extraction device was undertaken.
Materials and methods;
In total, 10 restorative procedures were monitored with an an industrial Trotec PC220 particle counter.
Interventions;
An external High Volume Extraction device.
Main outcome methods;
The air sampler was placed at the average working distance of the clinicians involved in the study - 420mm.
Results;
In the present study aerosol particulate was recorded at statistically significantly increased levels during dental procedures without an external high volume extractio device versus with the device.
Discussion;
The null hypothesis was rejected, in that significant differences were found between the results of the amount of aerosol particle count with and without a High Volume Extraction device.
Conclusion;
If the results of the present study are repeated in an in vivo setting, an external high volume suction device may potentially lower the risk of transmission of viral particulate.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Loading...