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Pulpotomy therapy and contamination of handpieces among children attending the dental hospital
Author
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2010), pp.111-114, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2010-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : The purpose of this study to determine the contamination with oral flora when used low speed handpieces for pulpotomy therapy on primary teeth.
Material and methods : Children aged 7 – 9 years attending the dental clinic were examined for 24 pulpotomies on primary teeth from 24 subjects then analyzed microbiologically to detect the extent of bacterial contamination from patients saliva by using brain – heart infusion broth, and blood agar.
Results : Microbial analysis indicated aerobic and anaerobic bacterial contamination at all 3 – sites from all 24 handpieces 100% bactrerial and blood contamination .The 3 – sites didn’t have significantly different levels (cfu / ml) at P < 0.001.
Conclusion : These data suggest that the inertial surface of low speed handpieces can become microbially contaminated during use with pulpotomies teeth unless properly sterilized between patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Misbah, Maha M.. 2010. Pulpotomy therapy and contamination of handpieces among children attending the dental hospital. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 22, no. 3, pp.111-114.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288016
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Misbah, Maha M.. Pulpotomy therapy and contamination of handpieces among children attending the dental hospital. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 22, no. 3 (2010), pp.111-114.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288016
American Medical Association (AMA)
Misbah, Maha M.. Pulpotomy therapy and contamination of handpieces among children attending the dental hospital. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2010. Vol. 22, no. 3, pp.111-114.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288016
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 114
Record ID
BIM-288016