title: A microbiological investigation following the disinfection of alginate and addition cured silicone rubber impression materials.
abstract: The antimicrobial efficacy of four commercially available disinfectants (Haz-tabs, chlorhexidine, Virkon and C&J Algisept Spray) was investigated. It was shown that all were effective in decontaminating the impressions whilst those placed only in sterile water, used as a control, showed variable levels of bacterial growth. Moreover, alginate appeared to carry significantly higher numbers of bacteria than addition cured silicone rubber.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: al-Omari
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000464:Alginates; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D019551:Dental Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D004203:Disinfection; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D012826:Silicone Elastomers