Objective To investigate the puncture resistance of a recently introduced non-latex, nitrile dental glove in comparison with a latex glove worn during routine clinical dental procedures. Setting ...

Disposable elastic gloves are widely used in scientific laboratories and in many industries for the handling of critical surfaces. Typically, they are made from nitrile or latex rubber and provide the ...

The index and middle finger regions were assessed to have a significantly higher puncture resistance than the other glove regions. However, this may be less relevant in the dental surgery since ...

More than 40,000 types of commercial products are made from natural rubber latex (NRL), an extract of the Pará rubber tree. Valued for its desirable properties, NRL is used in numerous products in the ...