Open AccessPathological evaluation for sterilization of routinely used prosthodontic and endodontic instruments
Author(s) -
Kaushal Kumar,
Krishnamurthy Sathish Kumar,
S Supreetha,
K N Raghu,
Anusha Channabasappa Veerabhadrappa,
S Deepthi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.159962
Subject(s) - sterilization (economics) , dentistry , dental instruments , glutaraldehyde , medicine , dental practice , pathology , monetary economics , economics , foreign exchange market , foreign exchange
In daily practice of dentistry, we use same instruments on many patients. Before use, all instruments must be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized to prevent any contamination. Pre-cleaning and sterilization of some devices can be difficult because of their small size and complex architecture. Dental burs and endodontic files are such instruments. Dental burs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, all with highly complex and detailed surface features.