Evaluation of effectiveness of chemical disinfectants in reducing bacterial growth on orthodontic instruments.

作者信息

Reddy R Vamshidhar, Tanveer K, Sharma K Dinesh, Kokkula Naveen, Suresh P L, Sudhakar Meher

机构信息

Professor and Head, Department of Ortho and DFO, HSRSM Dental College, Hingoli, Maharashtra, India.

Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SB Patil Dental College and Hospital, Bidar, Karnataka, India.

出版信息

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2013 Nov 1;14(6):1039-43. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1447.

Infection control requires serious effort in all fields of dentistry including orthodontics. Though there are various means of sterilization and disinfection in dental office, chemical disinfection is the most preferred method among orthodontists. The purpose of this study is to evaluate different chemical sterilization and disinfection methods used in orthodontic offices, which would guide the orthodontists in infection control.