Effective cleaning protocols for rotary niclkel-titanium files.
Cleaning of dental instruments before sterilisation is an essential part of processing for re-use. Rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) files as obtained from the manufacturer are mostly not sterile and require cleaning and sterilisation both before first use and for re-use. We describe here two simple, practical cleaning protocols that are effective in removing organic debris from files. Rotary NiTi files can be safely re-used from an infection control perspective.
Parashos
Peter
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School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne, Vic., Australia. parashos@iprimus.com.au
Linsuwanont
Pairoj
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Messer
Harold H
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D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry*; D003902:Detergents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D006801:Humans; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry*; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012399:Rotation; D013242:Sterilization; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry*
D003722:Dental Alloys; D003902:Detergents; D004202:Disinfectants; C040654:titanium nickelide; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium