Efficacy of antiseptics for rubber dam sterilization prior to endodontic treatment
Issued Date
2024-01-16
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18804926
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85182954558
Pubmed ID
37853618
Journal Title
Journal of oral science
Volume
66
Issue
1
Start Page
5
End Page
8
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Journal of oral science Vol.66 No.1 (2024) , 5-8
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Jakkrawanpithak P., Powattanasuk W., Sooppapipatt N., Pudla M., Srimaneekarn N., Buranachad N., Yuma S., Supa-amornkul S. Efficacy of antiseptics for rubber dam sterilization prior to endodontic treatment. Journal of oral science Vol.66 No.1 (2024) , 5-8. 8. doi:10.2334/josnusd.23-0136 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/95604
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Efficacy of antiseptics for rubber dam sterilization prior to endodontic treatment
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Abstract
PURPOSE: This study investigated the efficacy of various antiseptics for disinfection of rubber dams used during endodontic treatment, the duration of disinfection effectiveness, and the disinfection protocol employed by dental schools in Thailand. METHODS: The efficacy of 10% povidone-iodine, 1.5% tincture iodine and 70% ethyl alcohol in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and Candida albicans (C. albicans) on the rubber dam was investigated. Time duration of disinfection was evaluated at 0, 30, 60, and 120 min. The two-step disinfection method adopted at Thai dental school was examined. Independent t-test or Kruskal-Wallis followed by a Dunnett's test was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Among the three antiseptics, 10% povidone and 1.5% tincture iodine eradicated the microorganisms completely, whereas 70% ethyl alcohol did not achieve a statistically significant decrease. The duration of sterilization effectiveness was 120 min for 10% povidone-iodine, but bacteria were eliminated only at 0 min by 1.5% tincture iodine. The results also indicated that the two-step protocol scarcely eliminated the microorganisms. CONCLUSION: The best antiseptic for rubber dam disinfection is 10% povidone-iodine, which remains effective for 120 min. The two-step protocol typically practiced in Thai dental schools needs to be updated. The use of 10% povidone-iodine alone is adequate for complete eradication of E. faecalis and C. albicans.