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. 2020 Sep 7;278(4):1237–1245. doi: 10.1007/s00405-020-06330-y

Table 1.

Comparison of aerosol and particle formation by different treatment techniques

Impact Particle generation Aerosol generation
Mechanical manipulation Ø Ø
Suction Ø Ø
Laser Ø  +++ 
Drill

 + 

(47.2 part./cm2, p < 0.05)

Ø (droplets)
Coagulation

 +++ 

(189.1 part./cm2, p < 0.05)

 +