| A survey of the use of matrix bands and their decontamination in general dental practice. | |
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PMID: 11852897 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIMS: The aims of this study were to determine the pattern of use and re-use of matrix bands in general practice in Scotland, to demonstrate which type of matrix band is most commonly used and to examine infection control measures of relevance to the safe use and re-use of matrix bands. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects: 621 of Scotland's 1,849 general dental practitioners were randomly selected. Data collection: A 19-item self-reported questionnaire was mailed in June 1999 with a follow-up mailing sent in August 1999. Analysis: Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation. Where appropriate, differences between categories were tested for significance by a Chi-square test. RESULTS: A total of 479 questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 77%. Reported compliance with routine glove wearing was high (91%). Most dentists (92%) provided training on instrument cleaning and sterilisation for their dental nurses. Ultrasonic baths were used by 59% of practitioners; the remainder soaked or manually scrubbed instruments to remove debris before autoclaving. The Siqveland matrix was the matrix of choice for 96% of respondents. 7% provided a new matrix band for each patient. Most (64%) changed bands only when they were bent or damaged; 29% changed them daily or weekly. Deterrents to use of a new band for each patient were cost (39%) and time (52%). A total of 54% of respondents considered matrix band replacement unnecessary between patients. CONCLUSIONS: The Siqveland matrix band is the most popular among the study group of dental practitioners. Re-use of matrix bands is common. Guidelines for the safe re-use of matrix bands are required. |
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Authors:
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A H Lowe; F J T Burke; S McHugh; J Bagg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British dental journal Volume: 192 ISSN: 0007-0610 ISO Abbreviation: Br Dent J Publication Date: 2002 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-02-14 Completed Date: 2002-05-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-29 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7513219 Medline TA: Br Dent J Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 40-2 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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The University of Birmingham School of Dentistry. |
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Attitude of Health Personnel Chi-Square Distribution Dental Assistants / education Dentists Disinfection* Equipment Contamination / prevention & control Equipment Reuse Equipment Safety Female General Practice, Dental Gloves, Surgical Humans Infection Control, Dental / methods Inservice Training Male Matrix Bands* / classification, economics, utilization Questionnaires Scotland Sterilization |
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Comment In:
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Br Dent J. 2002 Apr 27;192(8):425
[PMID:
12014688
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Br Dent J. 2002 May 25;192(10):551 [PMID: 12075951 ] |
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