Efficacy of three face masks in preventing inhalation of airborne contaminants in dental practice

Autor: CHECCHI, LUIGI, MONTEVECCHI, MARCO, MORESCHI, ANNALISA, GRAZIOSI, FRANCESCA, TADDEI, PAOLA, VIOLANTE, FRANCESCO SAVERIO
Zdroj: Journal of the American Dental Association; July 2005, Vol. 136 Issue: 7 p877-882, 6p
Abstrakt: Up-to-date studies are needed on the protection provided by face masks used by dentists. We assessed the relative filtering efficacy of two currently used surgical face masks (one a molded mask, the other a tie-on mask) and a certified personal particulate respirator, all made by a single manufacturer.
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