IQAir Systems for Dental Environments
The IQAir Dental Series was specifically developed to improve indoor air quality in dental surgeries.
The IQAir Dental Pro is a stand-alone air cleaning system which cleans the room air in a dental office by constantly drawing in polluted air and exhausting filtered air to the room. More >>
The IQAir Dental Hg FlexVac is a stand-alone air cleaning system used in combination with a mobile source capture accessory. The suction duct of the FlexVac accessory is typically positioned on the patient's chest to capture drill aerosols and other pollutants before they can spread in the dental surgery. More >>
Air Quality and Dental Environments
The execution of dental work and the use of various chemical compounds leads to exposure levels for dentists, staff and patients to a range of potentially harmful airborne contaminants. Especially for dental staff this exposure to potentially harmful air pollutants can be significantly higher than that of individuals in most indoor environments.
Microorganisms
The use of high-speed drills and ultrasonic scaling equipment generates fine droplets which are light enough to stay airborne for hours. Bacteria and viruses, which are contained in these micro-droplets, are easily inhaled and constitute a potential source of infection.
Mercury
Numerous studies show that dentists and their staff have higher than average levels of inorganic mercury (Hg) in their blood and urine. Mercury vapours can be released by the placement and the removal of amalgam fillings. They may also be released from indoor surfaces, where they may have accumulated over years of usage.
Disinfectants
Chemical disinfectants in a dental environment are responsible for a generally unpleasant odour. Some disinfectants may also cause irritation and may have a sensitising potential especially for staff.
Air Cleaning in Dental Environments
In order to effectively clean the air in a dental surgery, the air cleaning device must be able to capture both particles (microorganisms, droplets, dust) and gaseous chemicals (mercury vapours, gaseous organic compounds).
To capture drill aerosols and other pollutants generated by routine dental work, an air cleaning system with extraction-at-source should be used. For general air quality improvement an air cleaning system should be placed in a central location within the dental procedure area.
The air cleaning systems should contain high-efficiency particulate filters, as well as substantial gas phase filters for mercury vapours, disinfectants and volatile organic compounds.
IQAir Systems for Dental Environments
The IQAir Dental Series was specifically developed to improve indoor air quality in dental surgeries.
The IQAir Dental Pro is a stand-alone air cleaning system which cleans the room air in a dental office by constantly drawing in polluted air and exhausting filtered air to the room.
The IQAir Dental Hg FlexVac is a stand-alone air cleaning system used in combination with a mobile source capture accessory. The suction duct of the FlexVac accessory is typically positioned on the patient's chest to capture drill aerosols and other pollutants before they can spread in the dental surgery.
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