Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (10): 1045-1047.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2018.10.004

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Research Progress on Disinfection and Sterilization Methods for Dental Diamond Burs.

JIANG Xue, ZHU Song*.   

  1. Department of Prosthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
  • Received:2017-08-29 Online:2018-10-28 Published:2018-10-24

Abstract: Dental diamond burs come in all shapes and sizes. Because of their complex surfaces, their direct contact with patients' mouths, and the need to re-use, the selection of methods for their cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization has been a great concern in clinical practice. Commonly used methods include manual scrubbing, enzyme cleaning, ultrasonification, chemical liquid immersion, dry heat sterilization, and autoclaving. Each of them has both advantages and disadvantages. In this paper we review the suitable applications, the strengths and weaknesses, and the latest research progress for some of these methods.

Key words: Bur, Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization