The effect of 0.5% sodium hypochlorite and 2% glutaraldehyde spray disenfectants on irreversible hydrocolloid impression material.

Dandakery, Savitha; Shetty, N Sridhar; Solomon, E G R; Prabhu, Vishnudas Dinesh; Rao, Suhas; Suvarna, Nithin

The effect of 0.5% sodium hypochlorite and 2% glutaraldehyde spray disenfectants on irreversible hydrocolloid impression material.

Date

2003-10-27

Authors

Dandakery, Savitha

Shetty, N Sridhar

Solomon, E G R

Prabhu, Vishnudas Dinesh

Rao, Suhas

Suvarna, Nithin

Abstract

Infection control has assumed prime importance in dentistry. It is a prime concern in prosthodontics as well, where impressions materials are most commonly used. Impression materials can act as a medium for cross infection. To prevent cross infection many products are being developed. Among them 0.5% Sodium hypochlorite and 2% Glutaraldehyde are considered effective. This study was done to asses the efficacy of 0.5% Sodium hypochlorite and 2% Glutaraldehyde on irreversible hydrocolloid impression material. The result of the study indicated that they are effective against both Gram positive and Gram negative organisms and their use is recommended.

Citation

Dandakery S, Shetty NS, Solomon EG, Prabhu VD, Rao S, Suvarna N. The effect of 0.5% sodium hypochlorite and 2% glutaraldehyde spray disenfectants on irreversible hydrocolloid impression material. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2003 Oct-Dec; 14(4): 187-93