Efficacy of anti-retraction devices in preventing bacterial contamination of dental unit water lines

Journal of Dentistry

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 105-110

  Berlutti, Francesca ^a   Testarelli, Luca ^b   Vaia, Francesco ^a   De Luca, Massimo ^a   Dolci, Giovanni ^a  

^a SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME   (Italy)

^b Istituto di Clinica Odontoiatrica ^*  (Italy)

Author keywords

Anti retraction valves; Bacterial contamination; Dental unit water lines

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BACTERIUM CONTAMINATION; DENTISTRY; DEVICE INFECTION; INTERMETHOD COMPARISON; MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION; PROPHYLAXIS; WATER SUPPLY;

EID: 0038378440     PISSN: 03005712     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0300-5712(03)00004-6     Document Type: Article

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