Abstract
Objective: To compare disinfecting effectiveness of 2% glutaraldehyde and 4.8% chloroxylenol on tooth extraction instruments at the Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara.
Material and Methods: This was an experimental study with post-test 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.
Recommended Citation
Riza, Ahyar; Siregar, Indra B.; Isnandar, Isnandar; and Bernard, Bernard
(2018)
"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,"
Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science: Vol. 3:
Iss.
3, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/jdmfs.v3i3.794
Available at:
https://scholarhub.unhas.ac.id/jdmfs/vol3/iss3/4
Pages
169-171
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©2018ahyar riza
DOI
10.15562/jdmfs.v3i3.794