ASEPTOPRINT^® Liquid

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  No visible surface damage or effect on the material is likely to occur when used according to label directions. No change to the integrity of the material is expected.

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  Some visible surface damage such as tarnishing or clouding may be seen with long-term exposure. Little to no effect on material intergrity is expected. Periodic wiping of surfaces with a clean damp cloth to remove residue can help to minimize damage.

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  Visible damage to the surface is likely to occur with long-term exposure and some effect on material intergrity is possible. Surfaces should be wiped with a clean damp cloth immediately after the contact time has been reached to reduce the risk of damage. Users should evaluate the risk of surface damage vs the benefits of disinfectant efficacy against pathogens to determine whether the products is appropriate for use.

Optimizing Dental Outcomes: The Significance of Compatibility of Dental Impression Materials to Dental Impression Disinfectants

Dental impressions are the cornerstone of personalized dental care, providing a detailed mold of a patient›s oral structures for various treatments like crowns, bridges, and braces. The accuracy of these impressions is paramount, ensuring precise fits and comfortable patient experiences. One often overlooked aspect crucial to this precision is the compatibility between dental impression materials and disinfectants. Choosing a disinfectant specifically designed to work seamlessly with the impression material is vital. It guarantees that the impressions remain intact, free from distortion, while ensuring thorough disinfection to prevent cross-contamination. This compatibility not only preserves the integrity of the impressions but also upholds the highest standards of hygiene, safeguarding both the dental professionals and patients.

A Dual Purpose of Dental Impression Disinfectants – Unwavering Dimensional Stability and Disinfection Effectivenes

Dentistry through the centuries has always aimed at providing relief from pain, treating loss of function and correcting unaesthetic appearance. The dental impression is the first milestone in the sequence of procedures performed for the fabrication of any prosthesis. Dental impressions, which are used to create a negative form of the human dentition – teeth, hard and soft oral tissues – are a crucial prerequisite for the successful manufacturing of different types of oral appliances.

As dental impressions are taken intraorally by dentists and must then be transported to the dental laboratory technician, who further processes them to create positive reproduction of the teeth and other oral tissues, they must be considered as a potential source of infection in dental practice. Upon removing dental impressions from the patient’s mouth, the impression material contains saliva and blood, which is the source of infection. Hence, disinfection is of utmost importance to avoid cross contamination between the laboratory and clinic and cross infection between dental professionals.

By their composition, impression materials are divided into three major groups: nonaqueous elastomers, hydrocolloids, and inelastic materials. Elastomers include polysulfide, condensation and addition silicone and polyether. Hydrocolloids are alginate and agar. Inelastic materials comprise impression compound, plaster of Paris, and zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE).

The common practice of rinsing dental impressions with running water prior to delivery to the lab removes debris but does not efficiently reduce the microbial load of the material, and therefore does not reduce the risk of cross-infection. Both the British and American Dental Associations emphasize the importance of disinfection of dental impressions as any bacteria left after disinfection can contaminate the gypsum cast.

Various methods of disinfection have been developed to date. Since no sole disinfectant can be designated as a universal disinfectant for all impression materials, it is fundamental to select an ideal disinfectant agent with superior antimicrobial activity that does not disturb the recorded features, such as surface characteristics or dimensional stability of an impression material.

Hence, a dental impression disinfectant possesses a dual purpose: it needs to be an effective antimicrobial agent but also produce no adverse effect on the dimensional accuracy of the impression material and resultant gypsum model. The latter is of significance to deliver a functional and wellfitting finished appliance. Investing in a compatible dental impression disinfectant is an essential step toward ensuring optimal outcomes in dental procedures, promoting accuracy, and patient well-being. At Oro Clean Chemie AG, we strive for a balance between effectiveness and compatibility for optimal results.