Sterilization
Sterilization
Sterilization can be classified into three types.
  • CLEANING
  • STERILIZATION
  • STORAGE
Cleaning
Manual scrubbing
  • Its done to remove the debris, cements and blood
Ultrasonic Cleaning
  • Helps to clear any remnants after scrubbing
Sterilization and Disinfection
We use different sterilization methods for different dental instruments.

1.AUTOCLAVE
  • Steam sterilization (Autoclave) is considered to be the most effective method of sterilization for most of the dental instruments
2.GLASS BEAD STERILIZER
  • It is an heat transfer device used for sterilization of small instruments.
  • It rapidly sterilizes instruments within 10-60 seconds by heating the glass beads.
  • We use it for sterilization of endodontic files, rotary instruments and burs.
  • Advantage is the effective and safe sterilization of metal instruments and mirrors in short time.
3.AEROTOR
  • First the aerotor is wiped with a disinfecting solution.
  • It is then lubricated.
  • After lubrication it is run in high speed to remove excess oil.
  • Then the fiber optic surfaces are cleaned before sterilization in autoclave.
4.DISINFECTION OF CHAIRS
  • The dental chairs are wiped with disinfecting solution after every patient.
  • We use disposable suction tip for every patient.
  • The suction unit disinfection is done every day.
  • Drinking water is used in the boosters for patient safety.
5. STERILIZATION OF IMPRESSION AND IMPRESSION TRAYS
  • Impression trays are cleaned to remove any debris and remaining impression material.
  • Plastic impression trays are disinfected by wiping with disinfection solution.
  • Metal trays are dried and autoclaved.
  • The impressions are disinfected by washing in running water and immersing in disinfection solution.
Storage
  • The instruments are dried, pouched and stored in UV sterilization cabinets.
  • They are taken out with gloves before the procedure and arranged.
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