Studies Show the Isolite® Significantly Reduces Aerosols and Droplet Spatter. When aerosols are created by high-speed handpieces, ultrasonic scalers, and other instruments, the "spray" not only carries particles of water but also bacteria, viruses, blood, and saliva.

Does polishing create aerosols?

They are caused by the routine dental grinding and polishing and use of compressed air to drive instruments and dry operating sites. 1,6 Investigators have demonstrated that dental procedures generate large quantities of very small aerosols three microns and less in size.

How do dentists reduce aerosols?

Current protocols recommend preventive measures to limit SARS-CoV-2 contagion in dentistry, such as patient triage, prescription of mouth rinses before dental treatment, hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (including gloves, N95 or FFP2 masks, protective outerwear, protective surgical glasses ...