DT News - MEA - Choose the correct mask for your daily practice

HuFriedyGroup - Middle East

Mon. 19 June 2023

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The spread of the pandemic over the last years has raised more and more awareness about the importance of wearing personal protection equipment such as gowns, gloves, caps, drapes and masks throughout daily routine in dental practices. During this difficult time, any type of mask was acceptable due to the emergency and the supply shortage, but now clinicians have the possibility to choose wisely the correct mask to wear based on the amount of fluid, spray, aerosol, splashing or spattering of blood generated and the length of each procedure: by doing so, they protect their patients, the dental staff and the community itself.

The ASTM classification in three different levels help identifying the right mask for a particular procedure and our full portfolio of Crosstex Masks covers all levels providing the appropriate protection to minimize the spread of potentially infectious diseases.

ASTM Level 3 masks: provide high fluid protection and are ideal for procedures that generate moderate to high amounts of fluid, spray and aerosols, including complex oral surgery, crown preparation, implant placement, periodontal surgery and the use of ultrasonic scalers. Crosstex Ultra Masks are part of this group.

ASTM Level 2 masks: provide moderate fluid protection and can be worn during limited oral surgery, endodontics, prophylaxis, restoratives, sealants and others. Crosstex Procedural Masks are level 2.

ASTM Level 1 masks: provide light fluid protection and are ideal for patient exams, impressions and orthodontics. Crosstex Isofluid Masks belong to this group.

Apart from the choice based on the level of protection, which is nowadays an essential requirement for any infection prevention program within the dental practice, clinicians may choose our masks also thanks to their comfort: unlike the most common masks available in the market, Crosstex masks feature a soft, white medical-grade facial tissue inner layer that makes the mask comfortable, other than the highest quality meltblown filter for best filtration efficiency and breathability. The elastic, flat ear loops, also, minimize pressure to the ears and are attached to the outside of the mask to eliminate skin irritation and providing the most comfortable fit.

Last but not least, Crosstex masks have some additional characteristics, among which the most important one and award-winning: Secure Fit Technology’s patented design features flexible aluminum nose and chin strips for a customized fit that eliminates dangerous gaps around any face shape. A special option for people with allergic sensitivity is also available: Ultra-Sensitive is an extra soft white hypoallergenic inner cellulose layer. The FogFree strip, lastly, block and absorb moisture, forming a strong seal preventing fogging of eyewear.

Some dental practitioners may be tired of wearing the standard white or blue masks and this is why we have listened to their request and decided to enlarge even more our portfolio, already full of colour options such as pink, yellow, lavender, blue, turquoise, sapphire, etc., with the new Ultra Earloop Facemask with SecureFit Technology, in Black! Belonging to the ASTM Level 3, they are ideal for procedures that generate moderate or high amount of fluid, spray and aerosols and now clinicians can feel safe during long and complex procedures while being cool with their new Black masks!

Editorial note:

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