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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Disinfection protocols to prevent cross-contamination between dental offices and prosthetic laboratories

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Author(s):
Rodrigues Danzi Salvia, Ana Carolina [1] ; Matilde, Fernanda dos Santos [1] ; Silva Rosa, Francine Cristina [2] ; Kinnpara, Estevao Tonnonnitsu [1] ; Cardoso Jorge, Antonio Olavo [1] ; Balducci, Ivan [1] ; Koga-Ito, Cristiane Yunni [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, Sao Jose dos Campos Dent Sch, BR-12245000 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Bahia UFBA, Hlth Multidisciplinary Inst, BR-45055090 Vitoria Da Conquista, BA - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH; v. 6, n. 5, p. 377-382, OCT 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 8
Abstract

Control of cross-contamination between dental offices and prosthetic Laboratories is of utmost importance to maintain the health of patients and dental office staff. The purpose of this study was to evaluate disinfection protocols, considering antimicrobial effectiveness and damage to the structures of prostheses. Solutions of 1% sodium hypochlorite, 2% chlorhexidine digluconate, 50% vinegar and sodium perborate were evaluated. Specimens were contaminated in vitro with standardized suspensions of Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coil, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis spores. Disinfection by immersion for 10 min was performed. Final counts of microorganisms were obtained using the plating method. Results were statistically compared by Kruskal Wallis ANOVA and Dunn's test. The surface roughness of 40 specimens was analyzed before and after 10 disinfection cycles, and results were compared statistically using Student's t test. The solution of 50% vinegar was as effective as 1% sodium hypochlorite and 2% chlorhexidine against C. albicans, E. coil and S. mutans. The sodium perborate solution showed the lowest antimicrobial effectiveness. Superficial roughness increased after cycles in 1% sodium hypochlorite (p = 0.02). Solutions of 1% sodium hypochlorite, 2% chlorhexidine and 50% vinegar were effective for the disinfection of heat-polymerized acrylic specimens. Sodium hypochlorite increased the superficial roughness. (C) 2013 King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)