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Dept of Prosthodontics, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Science, kulasekaram, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu
Step 1. Right after the completion of the (Adapted from april 1991 D.C.N.A)
incident (examination, restoration, surgery) DISINFECTION OF PROSTHESIS/ APPLIANCES:
the instruments must be discarded in a special The ADA recommends that removable
plastic container filled with an appropriate
prosthesis be sterilized by exposure to
disinfectant solution or enzyme solution with
ethylene oxide or disinfected by immersion
a proteolytic action.
in iodophors or chlorine compounds.
Step 2. After leaving the instruments within the Prosthesis should never be stored in
solution for as long as the manufacturer disinfectant before insertion. After
recommends, they are transferred to the disinfection and rinsing ,acrylic or alloy
machine washer where they undergo thorough items should be kept in mouth wash
mechanical cleaning using the appropriate
detergents. If dental materials (cements,
TABLE 2: Sterilization/Disinfection of Prosthodontics Materials , Instruments and Polishing Agents
Burs
Carbon steel Dry heat , chemical vapour, ethylene oxide
Steel Dry heat , chemical vapour, ethylene oxide , autoclave
Impression Trays
Aluminium Autoclave, chemical vapour , ethylene oxide, dry heat
Chrome-plated Autoclave, dry heat,chemical vapour , ethylene oxide,
chemical sterilization/ disinfection
Custom acrylic resin Discard,ethylene oxide, chemical sterilization/ disinfection
Polishing points, wheels, disks and brushes
Spatula/Knives Spray-Wide-Spray
Stones Dry heat, Autoclave, chemical vapour, ethylene oxide
Diamond
Abrasives (polishing) Autoclave,chemical vapour, ethylene oxide ,dry heat
Wax rims/ Wax bites Spray-Wide-Spray
Adapted from American Dental Association Council on Dental Materials, Instruments, and Equipments ,Council on Dental Therapeutics ,Council on
Dental Reasearch , Council on Dental Research , Council on Dental Practice : Infection control recommendations for the dental office and dental
laboratory
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