Cross-contamination and infection control in intraoral digital imaging: a comprehensive review

Gümrü, Birsay; Tarçın, Bilge; Idman, Ender

doi:10.1007/s11282-020-00452-z

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“…It is preferable to have a separate room outside the operatory room for the purpose of storing dental records [ 56 ]. Storage and strategic stockpiling: Researchers have stated that SARS CoV-2 can remain alive on environmental surfaces varying from few hours to days [ 57 ]. Various parameters such as room temperature and moisture content of the room plays important role in life expectancy of the SARS CoV-2.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The following section provides a list of recommendations based on the imaging modality used in the radiology set-up. Intraoral imaging—With the maximum possibility of transmission of disease and cross contamination with the involved salivary exposure, it has become the least preferred imaging option during this pandemic [ 57 ]. Intraoral imaging can induce hypersalivation, vomiting or coughing which can be a potential source of infection [ 21 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Even the cable of wired sensors needs to be wrapped with barrier films. Charge coupled device and phosphor storage plates need to be wiped with 70% alcohol-based disinfectant or ethylene oxide [ 57 ]. The most sensitive activity in intraoral imaging is the handling of exposed films from the operatory room to the dark room.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Based on the area of interest and the amount of details required, sectional or full width panoramic image can be taken. In order to prevent cross contamination, portions of equipment which come in contact need to be wrapped with barrier film [ 10 , 57 ]. The preparation of machine such as loading the cassette and adjusting the image settings should be done beforehand.…”

Section: Dental Radiology and Covid-19mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Recommendations, Practices and Infrastructural Model for the Dental Radiology Set-up in Clinical and Academic Institutions in the COVID-19 Era

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The pandemic of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged as a global catastrophe that is plaguing mankind. In the past eight months since the world discovered about COVID-19, we learned a lot about server acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) and perhaps there is much more to discover and understand about the virus. With the current understanding of the disease, we assume it will remain in an active state of transmission and progression among the community for a long time. Thus, it is advisable to adopt the disease’s prevention protocol in our daily and work routine. During this pandemic patient requiring dental treatment cannot be neglected and the role of dental imaging is crucial in delivering treatment. Hence, this article attempts to provide an evidence-based compilation about the mode of transmission and clinical features of COVID-19. It also throws light on the potential source of disease transmission in the dental radiology setting. In addition, it suggests preventive measures to curb the infection and infrastructural model of the clinical setting that will assist in achieving control over the disease transmission. This article intends to project a strategy about protocols, infrastructure, and daily activities in a dental radiology office that institutions can adopt with modifications according to their local scenario.

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Section: Dental Radiology and Covid-19mentioning

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“…However, as intraoral digital receptors are reused after each patient, strict biosafety and disinfection criteria must be followed before (having the patient gargle mouthwash containing chlorhexidine), during (placing the digital receptor in a plastic barrier) and after (wiping the digital receptor with mildalcohol-impregnated tissue) radiographic examinations. 12 …”

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The importance of digital radiographic systems in dental schools and oral radiology centers as part of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Effect of enveloping and disinfection methods on artefact formation on enveloped PSP plate images

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Objectives To investigate the artefacts caused by different disinfection and protection methods that can be used for infection control of photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates. Methods The plates that were enveloped with single or double envelopes were sprayed with an alcohol-containing solution or wiped with an alcohol-containing tissue. Four PSP groups with two plates in each group were formed ( A = wiping single envelope, B = wiping double envelopes, C = spraying onto single envelope, and D = spraying onto double envelopes). Any artefacts (1 = no artefact, 2 = presence of artefact less than 0.5 cm wide, and 3 = presence of artefact larger than 0.5 cm wide) on the 12 acquired images were evaluated. Results Artefacts (score-3) occurred on the images of Group C-2 PSP plate after the 3rd exposure. According to the Kruskal–Wallis test the difference between the artefact score of the four methods was found significant. Post-hoc comparisons showed the Group C artefact scores were higher than the others and the difference was significant. The total time of enveloping and disinfection processes for groups was; A = 6.30 min, B = 7.58 min, C = 5.48 min, and D = 7.14 min. Conclusions Regardless of the number of envelopes, wiping with a tissue was less likely to cause artefacts, while spraying was reliable only when double envelopes were used. However, using a tissue and double envelopes, which are less risky in terms of artefact, causes time loss, difficulty in manipulation, environmental pollution and high cost.

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Cross-contamination and infection control in intraoral digital imaging: a comprehensive review

Cited by 11 publications

References 23 publications

Recommendations, Practices and Infrastructural Model for the Dental Radiology Set-up in Clinical and Academic Institutions in the COVID-19 Era

Recommendations, Practices and Infrastructural Model for the Dental Radiology Set-up in Clinical and Academic Institutions in the COVID-19 Era

The importance of digital radiographic systems in dental schools and oral radiology centers as part of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic

Effect of enveloping and disinfection methods on artefact formation on enveloped PSP plate images

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