Open AccessComparison of three different sterilization and disinfection methods on orthodontic markers
Author(s) -
Maryam Omidkhoda,
Roozbeh Rashed,
Zahra Bagheri,
Kiarash Ghazvini,
Hooman Shafaee
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of orthodontic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.298
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2278-1897
pISSN - 2278-0203
DOI - 10.4103/2278-0203.176653
Subject(s) - sterilization (economics) , glutaraldehyde , candida albicans , autoclave , dentistry , contamination , disinfectant , medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , biology , chromatography , pathology , ecology , organic chemistry , monetary economics , economics , foreign exchange market , foreign exchange
Marking pencils which are frequently used in orthodontics may cause microbial contamination. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three disinfection and sterilization methods (autoclave, glutaraldehyde solution, and Deconex spray) on orthodontic markers.