Use of the CO2 Laser in Sterilization of Endodontic Reamers.

Abstract

The object of this study was to test a new method of sterilizing endodontic instruments by using a carbon dioxide laser system. This was done by contaminating endodontic reamers with spores, exposing them to a carbon dioxide laser beam, and checking for their viability by standard microbiologic techniques. It was found that 100% of the spores were killed by the carbon dioxide laser. This holds promise as an effective method of sterilizing endodontic instruments in the future. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069498

Entities

People

  • Arthur Gross
  • James C. Adrian
  • Thomas W. Hooks
  • William E. Bernier

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Carbon Dioxide Lasers
  • Carbon Monoxide Lasers
  • Ethylene Oxide
  • Filter Paper
  • Heat Energy
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Spores
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standards
  • Sterilization
  • Sterilizers

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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Immunology

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy