Sterilization in dentistry is a vital process that ensures the safety of patients and medical staff. At Advanced Dentistry, we commit to adhering to the strictest standards of sterilization and infection control to provide a safe and clean treatment environment for our patients.
Sterilization
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Sterilization in dentistry is essential for the safety of patients and medical staff, eliminating microorganisms that can cause infections. At Advanced Dentistry, the sterilization process is complex and includes several stages: cleaning, disinfection, packaging, actual sterilization, and storing instruments in sterile conditions. The clinic adheres to strict infection control protocols, including wearing protective equipment and regular disinfection of surfaces. Thus, patients can be confident that their safety and health are priorities for Advanced Dentistry.
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During dental treatments, dental instruments come into contact with saliva and blood of patients, which can lead to the transmission of infections if the instruments are not properly sterilized. Through sterilization, we eliminate all forms of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that could cause infections.
The sterilization process at Advanced Dentistry is meticulous and unfolds in several stages:
- Cleaning: Instruments are cleaned to remove visible debris, such as blood or saliva. This is an important step to ensure the effectiveness of subsequent sterilization stages.
- Disinfection: After cleaning, instruments are disinfected using chemical solutions that kill most microorganisms.
- Packaging: Disinfected instruments are packed in sealed pouches that will only be opened at the time of their use.
- Sterilization: Packed instruments are then sterilized in a sterilization device (autoclave), which uses high pressure and temperature to destroy any remaining microorganisms.
- Storage: After sterilization, the instruments remain in their sealed puches until they are needed. This ensures they remain sterile until the time of use.
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First, the used instruments are mechanically cleaned (washed) to remove any composite material residues. Then, they are placed in an ultrasonic bath with a disinfectant solution. After the ultrasonic cycle is complete, the instruments are rinsed, dried, and then packed into special sterilization pouches. These pouches are then placed in a sterilization device (autoclave). At the end of the sterilization cycle, each pouch is checked for any damage, and labeled with all relevant data for sterilization traceability.
The instruments are packed in specially designed single-use pouches suitable for sterilization. These pouches are then placed in an autoclave, and a sterilization cycle is started. The autoclave operates by increasing temperature and pressure inside, ensuring the instruments reach at least 134 degrees Celsius for a specific period. This process guarantees the destruction of pathogens.
We test the sterilization process. For this, periodic tests (daily and weekly) are conducted, as well as during the sterilization of any instrument used in surgery and implantology. These tests are physical products obtained through bio-chemical means (bacteria, viruses) that change their properties when exposed to the required sterilization temperature for sufficient time.
The sterilization pouches we use guarantee that the products remain sterile for at least 6 months. However, the law requires that unused instruments be re-sterilized once every two months at most.
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