[The effect of disinfectant substances on various silicon and irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials].

Infection control in dentistry focuses on the prevention of cross-contamination among patients, dentists and dental personnel. Difficulties in sterilizing impression materials have led to chemical disinfection as an alternative. This study evaluated the efficacy of disinfectants on the surfaces of silicon and irreversible hydrocolloid materials involved microorganisms. All disinfectants used in this study was effective on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans for silicon impression material and Candida albicans for irreversible hydrocolloid.