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Gloved and ungloved: performance time for two dental procedures.
J D Hardison1, M I Scarlett, H E Lyon
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Chandler Medical Center, Lexington 40536-0084.
Summary
This study found no significant time difference for dentists performing dental procedures with or without gloves. Glove use did not impact the time needed for pin placement or endodontic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Surgical Skills
- Infection Control
Background:
- Dental professionals routinely wear gloves to prevent cross-contamination.
- The impact of glove use on procedural efficiency is a relevant consideration for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the time required for specific dental procedures when performed with and without gloves.
- To assess the effect of routine glove use on the efficiency of fine hand manipulative dental tasks.
Main Methods:
- Twelve dentists with at least 6 months of routine glove use participated.
- Each dentist performed two types of procedures: pin placement and endodontic procedures.
- The time taken for each procedure was recorded under both gloved and non-gloved conditions.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference in procedure time was observed between wearing gloves and not wearing gloves.
- Both pin placement and endodontic procedures took comparable amounts of time regardless of glove status.
Conclusions:
- Routine glove use in dentistry does not appear to significantly affect the time required for performing pin placement or endodontic procedures.
- These findings suggest that infection control measures through glove use can be maintained without compromising procedural efficiency for these specific dental tasks.