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Laboratory contamination of dental prostheses

Abstract: Potential pathogenic microbiologic cross-contamination from various sources by way of the dental laboratory has been documented, and guidelines to reduce it have been published. Ten sterile, complete dentures were fractured and sent to different dental laboratories for repair. Upon return, nine were found to be contaminated with potentially pathogenic microorganisms, possibly from other patients. Dentists must ensure that the possibility of infection to patients from prosthodontic treatment does not exist.

Infection Control in Air Force Dental Clinics

Abstract: : This document prescribes responsibilities and methods of sterilizing or disinfecting dental items in Air Force dental facilities to prevent or reduce the chance of cross-infection of patients and staff The importance of preparing dental items for sterilization is discussed, along with the shelf life of sterilized packages under optimum storage conditions The efficacy of heat versus room-temperature sterilization is examined Indicators of sterilization, both chemical and biological, are compared, also a cost analysis of each Hands are a convenient transfer organ for bacteria, and proper washing and gloving are essential The dental laboratory asepsis procedures reduce microorganism transfer by breaking the chain of infection at critical transfer points in the fabrication, repair, and delivery of prostheses (Author)