AEROSOLS IN DENTISTRY

What are aerosols?

CREATED WITH THE USE
OF HIGH-POWERED
DENTAL INSTRUMENTS

CAN SPAN UP TO 6.6 FEET
FROM THE GROUND

CAN REMAIN IN THE AIR
FOR UP TO 6 HOURS

Diseases that aerosols
can carry

SPREAD THROUGH AIR

Chickenpox
Measles
Tuberculosis

SPREAD THROUGH DROPLETS

COVID-19
Influenza
Meningitis
Whooping cough

HVEs reduce

90%

of aerosols, when
used with AT
Vacuum Systems

Saliva Ejector

High-Volume Evacuator

Click Here to Download
this Whitepaper

The Whitepaper "Aerosol reduction by means of an intraoral spray mist suction – first findings from an experimental pilot study"

A Study Conducted by Dr. Martin Koch

Flow rate is
the key factor
to avoid aerosols

No particles
were detectable using a HVE
suction
(> 9.5 CFM)

A suction
(< 6.5 CFM) is too weak to avoid aerosols

A prophylaxis
cannula plus a HVE suction (> 9.5 CFM)
is neccessary to
avoid aerosols

The best protection for your team & patients is your mechanical equipment

The health of your team and patients is our highest priority. That’s why our dental Air & Vac Systems are equipped with essential features. Keeping each zone in mind.

The use of high-speed instruments and powder jet handpieces generates spray mist

Spray mist is a mixture of cooling water, particles, powder, splashes, droplets of different sizes, saliva, blood and microorganisms

If the spray mist is not correctly aspirated within the patient's mouth, an aerosol cloud will be formed, which spreads over a radius of several meters

Spray Mist to Aerosols

PROPER USE OF AN HVE CAN PREVENT AEROSOLS FROM SPREADING
WITHIN THE OPERATORY

Until the recent outbreak of COVID, high suction power
(negative pressure) was the metric used to determine
a vacuums performance, but now that most offices are
more concerned with removing aerosols, flow rate is
the true measure of your vacuums ability. Mojave uses
Regenerative Side Channel Blower technology to
achieve the key combination of both NEGATIVE
PRESSURE and FLOW.

Flow is the key to removing aerosols

When using a high volume suction system and correct suction method, the spread decreases by an average of 65%.^

*The proper dental vacuum system is the most effective tool for removing airborne particles from the oral cavity.

The higher the flow, the more effective the vacuum pump is in removing airborne particles from in and around the patients oral cavity.

The Solution

^(Reitmeier et al. effektive Reduktion des Spraynebel-Rückpralls, ZMK 2010; 26: 662-673.)

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The only way to truly see how well a vacuum system has been performing is by measuring both Flow Rate and Negative Pressure at the tip of the High Volume Evacuator (HVE). With a quick visit from your local Air Techniques Aerosol Mitigation Expert that is armed with their FlowKit, they will have the ability to properly evaluate the central suction system of your practice. Set up a visit now! One of our experts will be able to recommend real strategies to maximize aerosol containment at your practice.

The following components of Air Techniques’ products offer the best possible protection:
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MOJAVE DRY VACUUMS

Mojave provides the highest suction power of any dry vacuum system availabletoday. No matter how many users in your practice, Mojave delivers more flow thanthe competition.

The Prophylaxis Cannula: with up to 2x more aerosol absorption. More protection for patients and therapists alike. This enables a tailor-made configuration of the relevant suction handpieces. The swivel joint can also be used for fatigue-free and ergonomic working. It maintains the correct angle, shortens the lever, and offers significantly improved handling. *Waiting on Health Canada approval*

DISINFECTION OF THE SUCTION UNIT WITH Monarch CleanStream

The unique formulation is designed for daily cleaning, penetrates, and helps remove line buildup while maintaining vacuum performance and suction.

EFFECTIVE HOLDING TECHNIQUE

In addition to using a powerful suction unit and the right suction cannulas, employing the correct suction technique can effectively reduce dangers and thus make an important contribution to protecting against the risk of infection.

NEW BACTERIA FILTER

AirStar compressors are now equipped with the finest microbial filters available worldwide. The 0.01-micron filter is capable of eliminating particles and microorganisms from the air at retention rates above 99.99995%.

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Download The Whitepaper “Aerosol reduction by means of an intraoral spray mist suction – first findings from an experimental pilot study”

Download Aerosol Mitigation Toolkit

Download The Mojave Mobile Brochure

Download the HVE Air Protect / HVE Air Protect XL Plus Brochure