Asepsis in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics

Abstract

<p><span>Operative (Conservative) dentistry and endodontics are specialties of dentistry where the operator is exposed to various infectious agents either via contact with infected tissues, fluids or aerosol. The potential for cross infection to happen at the dental office is great and every dentist must have a thorough knowledge of the concepts of sterilization and disinfection. Disposables should be used wherever possible. Furthermore, the water supply to the dental chair units and water outlets can house biofilms of microbes and should be considered as possible sources of infection. This review discusses the importance of following strict aseptic protocols from the perspective of operative dentistry and endodontics. </span></p><div><span><br /></span></div>

Sterilization in Endodontics: A Newer Concept

“…between Disinfection and Sterilization: It is important to know the difference between disinfection and sterilization both procedures can remove pathogens from the treated surface. 10 The process of removing pathogens but leaving the spore was known as disinfection and process to remove both pathogens and spores called sterilization. 11…”

A Survey on Knowledge and Attitude About Endodontic Mishaps and Its Management Among Postgraduate Students

“…The necessity for correctly filling the canal seems obvious, once cleaning, shaping and disinfection are completed, yet ineffective obturation is usually a prelude to eventual endodontic failure (Bakland, 2010;Sriraman and Neelakantan, 2014). For symptoms like fistulation, swelling, pain, percussion, tenderness, discomfort during chewing, and in cases during which the apical lesion becomes larger or isn't diminishing retreatment is indicated (Bakland, 2010).…”

“…Root canal treatment (RCT) is typically aimed to take care of or restore the health of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues. The result of the therapy depends on the operator's ability to perform the entire procedure without making any mistakes (Sriraman and Neelakantan, 2014). consistent with Ingle and Bakland, endodontic mishaps are often access related which are thanks Abstract to treating the incorrect tooth, missed canals, damage to existing restoration, access cavity perforations, and crown fractures; instrumentation related which are thanks to ledge formation, canalis cervicis uteri perforations, mid root perforations, apical perforations, separated instruments and foreign objects, and canal blockage; and obturation related thanks to over-or under-extended passage fillings, nerve paresthesia, vertical root fractures, and other forms like post space perforation and irrigant related (Alhekeir et al, 2013).…”