title: Dynamic sterilization of titanium implants with ultraviolet light.
abstract: All implantable devices must be sterile. However, autoclaves produce poor surface properties that jeopardize the integration process. The application of a modified ultraviolet light source has proven to enhance bioreactivity by controlling surface properties, but it lacks validation of its sterilization capabilities. Forty-eight titanium implants were contaminated with spores of the biological indicator Bacillus stearothermophilus and subjected to "dynamic sterilization" by ultraviolet light. Forty-seven of the implants were successfully sterilized, as indicated by not producing turbidity in a suitable growth medium. This sterilization technique only requires a 20-second exposure to achieve sterility.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Schaaf
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015921:Dental Implants; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants