EC Microbiology

Review Article Volume 19 Issue 6 - 2023

Aerosols and its Prevention in Orthodontics: A Narrative Review

Sameer Patil1*, Ranjit Kamble2, Vineet Vinay3 and Sharayu Dhande4

1Principal, Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sinhagad Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, India

2Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), India

3Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, India

4Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, India

*Corresponding Author: Sameer Patil, Principal, Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sinhagad Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, India.
Received: March 22, 2023; Published: June 16, 2023



The minute particles of aerosols and splatter possess inherent potential to penetrate and invade respiratory passage of the lungs further proving an abet for transmission of life threatening infections. These particles could often cause threat to orthodontist and other dental professionals along with non-dental staff and the patient. This water and air-borne contamination can be frequently minimized inexpensively by layering certain infection control measures. The objective of this review is to shed light on reinforced infection control protocols and thus prevent cross-transmission of infectious diseases within the orthodontic fraternity.

Keywords: Aerosol; Splatter; UV Tunnel; HEPA Filter; Infection Control

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Patil S, Kamble R, Vinay V., et al. “Aerosols and its Prevention in Orthodontics: A Narrative Review”. EC Microbiology  19.6 (2023): 01-09.

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