OBJECTIVE To determine the pattern of use and re-use of orthodontic molar bands, and examine infection control measures in a sample of UK orthodontists. DESIGN Questionnaire survey. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Questionnaires were sent to 204 individuals selected at random from the UK Specialist Orthodontist list. Follow-up questionnaires were sent to those that had not replied within 8 weeks. An o...

INTRODUCTION Several studies have demonstrated the clinical benefits of the use of high resolution instruments in surgery, with reduction in the operative time, easy handling and effectiveness in the incisions, as well as lower smoke generation and thermal tissue damage. AIM To demonstrate the technical feasibility of reusing devices of high resolution for cutting and coagulation, theoretical...

The article describes a new technical solution for ensuring efficient and inexpensive cleaning, disinfection sterilization of production facilities their equipment, based on the principle gen-erating use ozone gas. It construction cleaning equipment with gas small objects, especially textiles contaminat-ed various viruses, including Covid-19 virus. device is designed as energy-saving, structur-...

Statement of the Problem File fracture can interfere with cleaning and shaping of the canal and compromise periradicular healing. Autoclave sterilization may prone the files to fracture. Purpose The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of autoclave sterilization on the cyclic fatigue resistance of Hero642 rotary instrument in two curvatures of 45 and 60 degrees. Material...

Successful root canal treatment is based on diagnosis, treatment planning, knowledge of tooth anatomy, and the traditional concepts of debridement, sterilization, and obturation. Several obturation techniques are available for root canal treatment. The choice depends on the canal anatomy and the unique objectives of treatment in each case. The two basic obturation procedures are lateral condens...

The overall risk of infection from medical devices is very low, but high infection transmission rates have been related to inadequate reprocessing of arthroscopic shavers and flexible duodenoscopes. Monitoring of manual and automated cleaning is needed to ensure that inadequately cleaned medical devices are recleaned prior to disinfection or sterilization.

1,2 The beneficial role of GI endoscopy for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of many digestive diseases and cancer iswell established. Likemany sophisticatedmedical devices, the endoscope is a complex, reusable instrument that requires meticulous cleaning and reprocessing in strict accordance with manufacturer and professional organization guidance before being used on subsequent patien...

It is estimated that electric drills (ED) have been used in orthopaedic surgeries for bone drilling for more than 50 years in Brazilian hospitals. It is an electric, thermosensitive equipment, not indicated for surgical use, which has not been previously evaluated regarding the sterilization efficacy, being suspect of infection risk. This study evaluated the efficacy of sterilization by ethylen...

Bronchoscopy is currently the most commonly employed invasive procedure in the practice of pulmonary medicine.1 An estimated 497,000 bronchoscopy procedures were performed in the United States in 1996.2 Current and new applications include bronchoscopic ultrasound, laser therapy, brachytherapy, electrocautery, cryotherapy, placement of airway stents, and balloon dilatation to relieve airway obs...