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Year : 2021 | Volume : 2 | Issue : 2 | Page : 14 - 15

STERILIZATION OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Aparna.S

Department of Prosthodontics, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka.

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Dr. Aparna SStudent,

Department of Prosthodontics, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka

EmailId: sivaprakasham9@gmail.com

Abstract

Sterilization is an essential step for reusing dental instruments that are contaminated, or are possibly contaminated, with saliva, blood or other fluids. The purpose of sterilization is to prevent cross-infection between patients by killing microorganisms, including spores. Various types of sterilization methods are practiced according to the type and usage of instruments. The aim of this literature review is to describe the various methods of sterilization and its clinical significance.

Keywords: Sterilization, Contamination, Disinfection, Autoclave.

Conflict of interest

The Author declare no conflict of interest

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None

How To Cite This Article: Aparna S.Sterilization protocols-a review. Int J Prostho Rehabil 2021; 2: 2:14-15

Received: 05-08-21; Accepted: 17-09-21; Web Published: 22-12-21

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