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An investigation of the decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands.
Br Dent J
February 2007
Hoghton Street Dental Practice, 22 Hoghton Street, Southport, UK.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined how effective different cleaning methods are at removing blood from Siqveland matrix bands and retainers that were contaminated either artificially or during dental procedures.
- The researchers used a modified blood test to evaluate the cleaning efficacy of enzymatic agents, a washer-disinfector, and an instrument washer before sterilization.
- Results showed that no cleaning method could fully eliminate blood from the matrix bands, leading to the recommendation that these bands should be discarded after a single patient use for safety reasons.
Unlabelled: AIMS To use a sensitive forensic test to measure blood contamination of used Siqveland matrix bands following routine cleaning and sterilisation procedures in general dental practice.
Materials And Methods: Sixteen general dental practices in the West of Scotland participated. Details of instrument cleaning procedures were recorded for each practice.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the usage patterns and re-use of matrix bands among general dental practitioners in Scotland, including infection control practices associated with them.
- Out of 621 surveyed dentists, 479 (77%) responded, revealing high compliance with glove use (91%), regular training for dental nurses on instrument cleaning, and a preference for using the Siqveland matrix band (96%).
- Findings indicated that re-use of matrix bands is prevalent, with many practitioners citing cost (39%) and time (52%) as reasons for not changing bands for each patient, highlighting a need for clearer guidelines on safe re-use practices.
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