M V Martin1, M A Gallagher. 1. Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK. m.v.martin@liverpool.ac.uk
Abstract
AIMS: To determine the efficacy of super-oxidised water (Optident/Sterilox) in the decontamination of dental unit water lines. METHODS: Dental units (10) were first purged with concentrated super-oxidised water. After purging, a 5% (v/v) super-oxidised water was used as a maintenance dose. Samples for microbiology were taken after 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 d, and each week for a further 13 weeks. RESULTS: After purging, 5% (v/v) super-oxidised water was successful in reducing the microbial counts to zero, although in three of the units some bacteria were intermittently isolated in the first week of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Super-oxidised water was successful in the removal of bacteria from dental unit water supplies. Complete removal required the treatment with a purge phase of concentrated disinfectant and a maintenance phase of at least two weeks.
AIMS: To determine the efficacy of super-oxidised water (Optident/Sterilox) in the decontamination of dental unit water lines. METHODS: Dental units (10) were first purged with concentrated super-oxidised water. After purging, a 5% (v/v) super-oxidised water was used as a maintenance dose. Samples for microbiology were taken after 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 d, and each week for a further 13 weeks. RESULTS: After purging, 5% (v/v) super-oxidised water was successful in reducing the microbial counts to zero, although in three of the units some bacteria were intermittently isolated in the first week of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Super-oxidised water was successful in the removal of bacteria from dental unit water supplies. Complete removal required the treatment with a purge phase of concentrated disinfectant and a maintenance phase of at least two weeks.
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