Autoclaving and clinical recycling: Effects on mechanical properties of orthodontic wires

Oshagh, Morteza; Hematiyan, M. R.; Mohandes, Yousof; Pishbin, Lida

doi:10.4103/0970-9290.107382

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“…Furthermore, several studies reported asymptomatic carriers, including children, who comprise a high percentage of orthodontic patients, which elevates the risk on the orthodontic team even higher. 5,14,19 Although cross-transmission of COVID-19 within a dental facility has not been reported so far, considering the recent onset of the disease and deficiency in data, the risk is still elevated. Previous studies have reported crosstransmission of infection within the dental facilities including Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. [20][21][22][23] In the United States, orthodontists are ranked the secondhighest incidence of acquiring Hepatitis B.…”

Section: Risk Of Disease Transmission Within the Orthodontic Practicementioning

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Precautions and recommendations for orthodontic settings during the COVID-19 outbreak: A review

Turkistani

2020

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

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Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). It emerged as a global pandemic in early 2020, affecting more than 200 countries and territories. The infection is highly contagious, with disease transmission reported from asymptomatic carriers, including children. It spreads through person-to-person contact via aerosol and droplets. The practice of social distancing-maintaining a distance of 1-2 m or 6 ft-between people has been recommended widely to slow or halt the spread. In orthodontics, this distance is difficult to maintain, which places orthodontists at a high risk of acquiring and transmitting the infection. The objective of this review is to report to orthodontists on the emergence, epidemiology, risks, and precautions during the disease crisis. This review should help increase awareness, reinforce infection control, and prevent cross-transmission within the orthodontic facility. Methods: A comprehensive literature review of English and non-English articles was performed in March 2020 using COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19 2020), PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Google Scholar to search for infection control and disease transmission in orthodontics. Results: This review emphasizes minimizing aerosol production and reinforcing strict infection control measures. Compliance with the highest level of personal protection and restriction of treatment to emergency cases is recommended during the outbreak. Surface disinfection, adequate ventilation, and decontamination of instruments and supplies following the guidelines are required. Conclusions: Reinforcing strict infection control measures and minimizing personal contact and aerosol production are keys to prevent contamination within orthodontic settings. Although no cases of COVID-19 cross-transmission within a dental facility have been reported, the risk exists, and the disease is still emerging. Further studies are required.

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Section: Risk Of Disease Transmission Within the Orthodontic Practicementioning

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“…Orthodontic supplies and instruments: Although most archwires are packaged and sealed individually, some orthodontists have recycled and reused wires. 19,39,40 This is a huge risk of crosscontamination if wires are not thoroughly sterilized.…”

Section: Risk Of Disease Transmission Within the Orthodontic Practicementioning

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Precautions and recommendations for orthodontic settings during the COVID-19 outbreak: A review

Turkistani

2020

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

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“…The rate of using recycled brackets/orthodontic materials was found to be 19.2% (Table 2). In a study published by Oshagh et al (40) in 2012, softening of archwires was reported after sterilization in the autoclave; however, this change was reported to be at low levels and does not pose a problem in clinical practice (40).…”

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Evaluation of the Compliance of Orthodontists to Infection Control Procedures in Turkey

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“…Ti and β titanium arch wires following dry heat or cold sterilization method [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. Also no significance difference was observed in release of the nickel ion concentration into saliva from recycled Ni TI wires after sterilization with dry heat or steam sterilization [40].…”

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Sterilization Protocol in Orthodontic Practice: A Review

Jankare¹,

Surani²,

Parchake³

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Act Scie Dental

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Sterilization in Orthodontics and particularly in the entire dental practice is an important topic which requires special attention because both the patients and the practitioners have a substantial risk of spreading infections like hepatitis B, pneumonia, tuberculosis and HIV. Control of infection that spreads through various instruments and armamentarium used in the field of orthodontics and also in the dental practice is of utmost importance to prevent cross-infection. The present article reviews various recent methods of sterilization for an effective and efficient infection-free orthodontic practice.

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Autoclaving and clinical recycling: Effects on mechanical properties of orthodontic wires

Cited by 18 publications

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Precautions and recommendations for orthodontic settings during the COVID-19 outbreak: A review

Precautions and recommendations for orthodontic settings during the COVID-19 outbreak: A review

Evaluation of the Compliance of Orthodontists to Infection Control Procedures in Turkey

Sterilization Protocol in Orthodontic Practice: A Review

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