Characterization and Mitigation of Aerosols and Spatters from Ultrasonic Scalers
The authors of this research article found that ultrasonic scalers generated a significant number of aerosols and spatters, with a majority of the particles being in the respiratory range (i.e., able to be inhaled into the respiratory system). The size distribution of the aerosols and spatters varied depending on the ultrasonic scaler and irrigation solution…