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Sterilising Dandy Products Before First Use - Recommendations

Jon M, DDS
Updated
The information provided in this article is intended for use by licensed dental and healthcare professionals only, for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical or dental advice or replace clinical judgement. The treating clinician bears sole responsibility for all diagnostic and therapeutic decisions made in connection with patient care.
  • Dandy restorations and products are non-sterile when delivered. Before placing the restoration/restorations in the patient’s mouth, the product should be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilised. 
    • Why are my products sent non-sterile
      • Dental restorations (such as crowns and bridges) are generally considered non-sterile because they are placed into an environment—the mouth—that is naturally teeming with bacteria. While dental instruments are sterilised to prevent cross-contamination, the restorations themselves do not need to be sterile because they are immediately recontaminated upon insertion. 
  • Dandy recommends the following procedure for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of products prior to use:
    • Clean
      • Rinse under running water while brushing the outer and inner sides with a soft-bristle brush.
      • The pre-treated product is to be cleaned/disinfected in an automated washer-disinfectant.
    • Select the appropriate programme according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Plastic components should be disinfected (not placed in a steam/heat autoclave)
    • Rinse under running water while brushing the outer and inner sides with a soft-bristle brush.
    • Additional cleaning with an isopropyl disinfectant (wipe) is recommended
  • Dandy recommends the following procedure for sterilisation prior to use:
    • Individually double pouch the restoration in sterilisation pouches and sterilise according to the following recommendations:
      • Moist Heat (Autoclave)
      • Pre-Vacuum Displacement 132°C / 134°C (270°F / 273°F) for 3 min
  • Or
    • Place the product individually in a perforated basket with a cover in place and wrap in two layers of 1-ply polypropylene wrap using the sequential envelope folding technique and sterilise according to the following recommendations.
      • Moist Heat (Autoclave)
      • Pre-Vacuum Displacement 132°C (270°F) for 4 min 30 sec
      • Note: Users in the United States should ensure that the steriliser and all sterilisation accessories (sterilisation wraps, sterilisation trays, biological indicators, and chemical indicators) are cleared by the FDA for the intended sterilisation cycle.
  • Restorations that are tried in and visibly soiled should be cleaned of biological debris.

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