Comparison of effectiveness disinfection of 2% glutaraldehyde and 4.8% chloroxylenol on tooth extraction instruments in the Department of Oral Maxillofacial and Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of North Sumatera

Abstract

Material and Methods: This was an experimental study with posttest only control group design approach. Purposive technique is applied to collect samples which are lower molar extraction forceps. In this study, sample were divided into 2 groups and each consisting of 18 instruments. The treatment group was treated with 2% glutaraldehyde while the control group was treated with 4.8% chloroxylenol. Each instrument was pre-cleaned using a brush, water and soap for both groups underwent the disinfection process. Results: The results were statistically analyzed using Mann-Whitney Test. The comparison between glutaraldehyde and chloroxylenol showed a significant difference to the total bacteria count on instrument after disinfection (p=0.014 < 0.05). Conclusion: 2% glutaraldehyde was more effective than 4.8% chloroxylenol at disinfecting lower molar extraction forceps.

Comparison of effectiveness disinfection of glutaraldehyde 2% and hydrogen peroxide 3% on tooth extraction instruments in Department of Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial, Faculty of Dentistry, University Sumatera Utara

“…Hydrogen peroxide is also widely used in the household and in medical field as antiseptic, bleaching or oxidator material and disinfectant as well as surface / environmental cleaning. 6, 9 The spaulding classification describes three instruments/risk categories (critical, semi-critical and non-critical), each of which has specific reprocessing requirements. According to the Spaulding classification, lower molar extraction forceps are classified as critical items, objects that enter sterile tissue or vascular system should be sterile because any microbial contamination could result in disease transmission.…”