Bacterial contamination in reversible hydrocolloid conditioning units.
Four hydrocolloid conditioning units were randomly tested for bacterial contamination. All were contaminated beyond the United States Army's acceptable limit of potability. The predominant bacteria were identified. A discussion of clinical significance and proposals for aseptic technique are presented.
Sicurelli
R J
RJ
Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, New York University, College of Dentistry, New York.
Boylan
R J
RJ
D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003102:Colloids; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D011549:Pseudomonas / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014871:Water Microbiology
D003102:Colloids; D003760:Dental Impression Materials