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Title: | Evaluation of the efficacy of hydroxyl radical (OH˙) release for disinfection of the air and surfaces in the dental clinic: an in vitro study |
Author: | Paños-Crespo, Anaïs Toledano-Serrabona, Jorge Sánchez Garcés, Ma. Ángeles Gay Escoda, Cosme |
Keywords: | Desinfecció Clíniques dentals Purificació de l'aire Disinfection Dental clinics Purification of air |
Issue Date: | 1-Jan-2024 |
Publisher: | Medicina Oral SL |
Abstract: | Background: Concerning about the quality of room air has increased exponentially. Specially in dental clinics where diary practice is characterized by the important generation of aerosols. Material and methods: An in vitro model was used in which samples were collected from the surfaces and room air of a dental clinic before and after the use of an OH˙ radical generator. Results: A total of 1260 samples were collected for bacteriological analysis and 14 samples for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. Following OH˙ treatment, the tested surface samples showed a decrease in the number of colony forming units (CFUs) of 76.9% in TSA culture medium. The circulating room air samples in turn showed a decrease in CFUs of 66.7% in Sabouraud medium and 71.4% in Mannitol agar medium. No presence of SARS-CoV-2 was observed on the surface of the face shield. Conclusions: The disinfectant technology based on the use of hydroxyl radicals (OH˙) is effective in reducing the presence of moulds and yeasts and Staphylococcus in the air, and in reducing total aerobic bacteria on the tested surfaces. |
Note: | Reproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.26157 |
It is part of: | Medicina Oral, Patología Oral y Cirugía Bucal, 2024, vol. 29, num.1, p. 145-151 |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2445/209553 |
Related resource: | https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.26157 |
ISSN: | 1698-4447 |
Appears in Collections: | Articles publicats en revistes (Institut d'lnvestigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL)) Articles publicats en revistes (Odontoestomatologia) |
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