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Aerosols and splatter contamination during ultrasonic scaling

Evaluation of aerosols and splatter contamination during ultrasonic scaling A clinical and analytical study using universal indicating papers - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080830
Enrollment
20
Registered
2025-02-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Harshini
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A minimum number of 20 teeth present Age ranging between 18 and 60 years Systemically healthy patients A minimum oral hygiene score of 3–4 using (Oral Hygiene Index Simplified

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patient on systemic antibiotics in the past 6 months undergone oral prophylaxis within the last 3 months and pregnant or lactating women Smokers and alcoholics

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To map the microparticle distribution of splatter and aerosol contamination from ultrasonic scaling at specified distances, using universally indicating papers in conjunction with image analysisTimepoint: for about 20 minutes—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
to enhance the effectiveness of infection control protocols in dental practices, ultimately improving the safety of both dental professionals and patientsTimepoint: 20 minutes—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Haritha Avula

Sri Balaji dental college

harithaavula@gmail.com9885446656

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026