title: Application of neutral electrolyzed water to disinfection of alginate impression.
abstract: Neutral electrolyzed water was developed with new concepts of long-term good durability and minimum corrosiveness to metal in addition to its excellent bactericidal activities similar to acid type of electrolyzed waters. The present study examined the bactericidal effects of the neutral electrolyzed water on disinfection of the alginate impression of a dental arch model contaminated by bacteria. Only 1-min immersion in neutral electrolyzed water could sufficiently disinfect the alginate impression including the metallic tray under ultrasonic with no significant differences from acid electrolyzed waters. No bactericidal effects were found in any electrolyzed water when used as mixing water. Considering the advantages and disadvantages of each electrolyzed water in a comprehensive way, it was suggested that neutral electrolyzed water may be the most appropriate for the disinfection of alginate impression.
authors.affiliation: Division of Biomaterials, Department of Oral Functions, Kyushu Dental University.
authors.forename: Yuki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Nagamatsu
authors.forename: Ker-Kong
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nagamatsu
authors.forename: Yoshio
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kozono
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shimizu
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D004203:Disinfection; D004572:Electrolysis; D003765:Models, Dental; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D014867:Water