Sterilization
Sterilization is an essential step in the reprocessing of reusable dental instruments that have become contaminated, or are potentially contaminated, with saliva, blood or other biological fluids. The aim of sterilization is to break the chain of potential cross-infection between patients by killing micro-organisms, including spores.
In our dental clinic we have
1. Ultrasonic cleaning devices:
An ultrasonic cleaner uses sound waves, that are outside the human hearing range to form oscillating bubbles, a process called cavitation. These bubbles act on debris to remove it from the instruments.
2. Packaging:
Packaging used for instruments and cassettes prior to sterilization includes wrap, paper pouches. Sterilization packaging is specifically designed to allow penetration of heat, steam or vapor and then to seal the sterilized instruments inside the package for sterile storage.
3. Steam autoclave:
Autoclaves are used in medical applications to perform sterilization Steam autoclaves are the most commonly used type of heat sterilizer in dental practices and all our dental and surgical instruments are autoclaved and checked with physical indicator for the efficacy.
4. Disposal of waste:
To further protect you from accidental contamination, used articles such as needles, gloves and gauze are considered as biohazardous and are collected in separate bins and disinfected or disposed of, separately from normal refuse.
