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[Sterilization and disinfection in clinical orthodontics]

Turk Ortodonti Derg. 1989 Nov;2(2):328-33. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/91208345
Uzel I; Haydar B

Abstract: Recently a great deal of attention has been devoted to the spread of hepatitis b and aids viruses and the high risk of contamination of these viruses during the dental operations has made orthodontists more aware of the necessity of sterilization and disinfection. This article discusses the methods of sterilization and disinfection. Avoidance of corrosion of instruments and the use of a ultrasonic cleaner to avoid contamination has been explained. In the conclusion the measures that the orthodontist has to take in order to protect himself is discussed.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/TRANSMISSION Communicable Disease Control/INSTRUMENTATION/*METHODS Corrosion Disinfection/INSTRUMENTATION/METHODS English Abstract Hepatitis B/TRANSMISSION Human *Orthodontics Sterilization/INSTRUMENTATION/*METHODS Ultrasonics JOURNAL ARTICLE

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