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Impression and appliance disinfectant
Also called: impression spray, lab disinfectant
Disinfecting impressions and appliances before they go to the lab or back to the patient.
Anything that comes out of a mouth carries germs, and CDC calls impressions, bite registrations and appliances potential sources of cross-contamination. CDC says to rinse off blood and saliva, then disinfect impressions, bite registrations and appliances with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant with at least intermediate-level (TB) activity, using a method the material maker says will not distort it.
How to spot it
- A spray bottle or immersion container set aside for lab items, and sealable bags.
What it is used for
- Rinse, disinfect by spray or immersion for the labeled time, rinse again, and bag the item.
- Tell the lab in writing how the item was disinfected (product and time).
Safety and care
- Wear PPE until disinfection is done.
Related
Sources: CDC. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 2003;52(RR-17)