A Method of Decontamination of Ultrasonic Scalers and High Speed Handpieces.
Abstract
A method for the microbial decontamination of water in ultrasonic scalers and high speed handpieces was developed. Baseline water samples from ultrasonic scaler averaged 499000 colony forming units/ml. After initial filtration with 3.0 micrometer pore size capsule filters counts decreased to a mean of 17400. Disposable 45 micrometer pore size cellulose acetate filter units were used as secondary filters and installed at the ultrasonic scaler handpieces and at the connections of high speed handpieces. The use of these filters, together with the sterilization of the waterlines resulted in elimination of microflora from the water of ultrasonic scalers for up to 48 hours. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 26, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA044129
Entities
People
- Arthur Gross
- David J. Rusilko
- Michael B. Dayoub
Organizations
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research