Aerosol Generation in Dental Clinics

Mitigating Effect of Bioaerosols During Orthodontic Procedures: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The study examines 4 different methods to reduce dental bioaerosol spread in orthodontic procedures.

We aim to examine 4 different methods to reduce dental aerosol spread during orthodontic procedures. These methods are: 1) high-volume evacuator, 2) high-volume evacuator and saliva ejector 3) Local Exhaust System 4) disinfection with povidone-iodine nasal swabs and chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Orthodontic debonding being performed
• Acceptance to participate in the study and provide required saliva and nasal samples

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal to participate
• Refusal to provide saliva/nasal swab samples
• Allergy to Chlorhexidine gluconate
• Allergy to Povidone-Iodine