Annals and essences of dentistry

  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 3

Science Regarding Dental Unit Waterlines (Duwl): A Review

  • Author:
  • Sanjeev Tyagi1, Parimala Kulkarni2, Krisna Prasad P3
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 108 to 113

1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, People's Dental Academy, Bhopal.

2Department of Pediatric Dentistry, People's Dental Academy, Bhopal

3Department of conservative of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Chattisgarh Dental College, Rajnangaun, Chatiisgadh.

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Abstract

Water is used as a Coolant and irrigant for various dental procedures. This water that flows through the Dental Unit Water Line (DUWL) should be free of contamination. The microorganisms contaminating the dental unit supplies is different from those which contaminate the drinking water. This article reviews the different provisions to be made in the water pipeline systems to prevent contamination.

Keywords

Contamination, Dental Unit Water Line (DUWL)