Accession Number:

AD1182972

Title:

Effectiveness of Plasma Sterilization for Dental Implant Drills

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Master's Thesis]

Corporate Author:

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Bruin, Daniel B

Report Date:

2021-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

33

Abstract:

This study aims to evaluate the use of a plasma cleaner Harrick Plasmafor the removal of bioburden from dental implant drills utilizing a manufacturer based and clinically reproducible decontamination protocol.

Descriptors:

• health services
• medical personnel
• infection control
• united states
• department of defense
• health
• hepatitis
• stainless steel
• health care
• standards
• disinfection
• frequency
• infection
• periodontics
• surgical instruments
• wound infections
• data analysis

Subject Categories:

• Hygiene and Sanitation
• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]