title: A review of sterilization, packaging and storage considerations for orthodontic pliers.
abstract: Wrapping dental instruments along with a chemical indicator is considered an essential step of a reliable infection control protocol. Hinged instruments, such as orthodontic pliers, are particular because they must be sterilized in an open position. Different methods to sterilize, package and store orthodontic pliers are reviewed and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dockorth Inc.
authors.forename: Angeliki
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Papaioannou
mesh_terms: D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D009757:Nylons; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010209:Paper; D010969:Plastics; D019064:Product Packaging; D013227:Steam; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons; D010969:Plastics; D013227:Steam