title: Bacterial contamination in reversible hydrocolloid conditioning units.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, New York University, College of Dentistry, New York.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Sicurelli
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Boylan
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D003760:Dental Impression Materials