Authors : Dr. Aastha Gajavalli; Dr. Suchetha A.; Dr. Sapna N.; Dr. Darshan B. M.; Dr. Apoorva S. M.

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov1404

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Abstract : Aim- Aerosols that are generated in dental environment during ultrasonic scaling may cause problems for health of dentists and patients. It is therefore important for dentists to adopt best practices in reducing the risk of infectious disease through aerosols by evaluating the aerosol mitigation interventions. Therefore, the aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of two fumigating agents in reducing aerosol microbial count (CFU) before and after ultrasonic scaling at different time intervals.  Methods- Ultrasonic scaling was performed on 30 systemically and periodontally healthy subjects. 10 patients each were divided into 3 groups- Group 1- (control) No fumigation, Group 2- fumigation using agent 1 (ammonium compound +silver nitrate), Group 3- fumigation using agent 2(hydrogen peroxide +silver nitrate). The active air sampling method was used to collect aerosols using MAS100 sampler at time intervals- before, immediately after, one hour and two hours later ultrasonic scaling (T0, T1, T2, T3).  Results- Fumigating agent 2 demonstrated superior performance in maintaining lower CFU compared to other groups suggesting it to be a more effective agent for reducing microbial contamination in dental cabin.  Conclusion- The study highlights the importance of using fumigating agents in dental cabins to control colony factor units (CFU) levels before and after ultrasonic scaling.

Keywords : Aerosols, Microorganisms, Fumigation, Ultrasonic Scaling.

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