Evaluation of effectiveness of chemical disinfectants in reducing bacterial growth on orthodontic instruments.

Autor: Reddy RV; Professor and Head, Department of Ortho and DFO, HSRSM Dental College, Hingoli, Maharashtra, India., Tanveer K; Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SB Patil Dental College and Hospital, Bidar, Karnataka, India., Sharma KD; Dean, Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SB Patil Dental College and Hospital, Bidar, Karnataka, India., Kokkula N; Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aditya Dental College, Beed, Maharashtra, India., Suresh PL; Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery SB Patil Dental College and Hospital, Bidar, Karnataka, India., Sudhakar M; Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Srisai College of Dental Sciences, Vikarabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: The journal of contemporary dental practice [J Contemp Dent Pract] 2013 Nov 01; Vol. 14 (6), pp. 1039-43. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Nov 01.
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1447
Abstrakt: Infection control requires serious effort in all fields of dentistry including orthodontics. Though there are various means of sterilization and disinfection in dental office, chemical disinfection is the most preferred method among orthodontists. The purpose of this study is to evaluate different chemical sterilization and disinfection methods used in orthodontic offices, which would guide the orthodontists in infection control.
Databáze: MEDLINE