Keeping the dental instruments and the office clean at all times is of utmost importance. We take all necessary measures to keep everything sterile and avoid cross-contamination or infection. Aside from the instruments, every dental office should pay close attention to the surrounding surfaces and counters that are used every day. We take every single hygienic measure to keep our patients safe.
Before putting them in the autoclave, the instruments have to be adequately cleaned. They require a chemical sterilization in an ultrasonic bath that will prepare them for the following step. For that purpose, we use the ID 212 concentrate by Duerr Dental. It can be applied to different types of instruments, including surgical and rotating ones. This concentrate is highly effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Another thing we do to ensure we are following the plan is to pack the instruments before putting them in the autoclave. There are special sterilization wraps, pouches, and containers, where instruments are placed. From there on, they are safe and can go in the autoclave.
In our dental clinic, we have two types of autoclaves: Hallo Securiklav Type D and Melag Euroclave 29 VS. The first one is a small autoclave with very high efficiency. The Melag Euroclave 29 VS uses both pre-vacuum and vacuum methods to provide a complete sterilization of the instruments. It can also be used for some textiles.
The FD 300 by Duerr is used for disinfecting the working surfaces in the dental office as well as several objects. To keep everything perfectly clean, we use the best products available on the market. Because of the number of patients we treat every day, all of the instruments and dental units are disinfected and sterilized. The FD 300 is an efficient solution that kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That way, we can be sure to avoid infections and unwanted risks. The FD 333, on the other hand, provides quick disinfection.
When it comes to suction instruments, we make sure that they are also properly disinfected. For that purpose, we use the Orotol Plus. It is a special concentrate that should only be used for contaminated suction units. They also get contaminated during work, so for the safety of our patients, we make sure they are clean at all times. The Orotol Plus has a bactericidal and virucidal effect.
