The effect of pre-soaking and time in the ultrasonic cleaner on the cleanliness of sterilized endodontic files

International Endodontic Journal

Volumn 39, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 143-149

  Aasim, S A ^a   Mellor, A C ^b   Qualtrough, A J E ^b  

^a DUNDEE DENTAL HOSPITAL AND SCHOOL   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Endodontic instruments; Endodontics; Sterilization; Ultrasonic cleaners

Indexed keywords

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE; DENTAL ALLOY; DETERGENT; ENZYME; ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIAL; STAINLESS STEEL;

ARTICLE; CHEMISTRY; ENDODONTICS; EQUIPMENT; HUMAN; INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION; INSTRUMENTATION; MATERIALS TESTING; SURFACE PROPERTY; TIME; ULTRASOUND; WASTE MANAGEMENT;

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE; DECONTAMINATION; DENTAL ALLOYS; DETERGENTS; ENZYMES; EQUIPMENT CONTAMINATION; HUMANS; MATERIALS TESTING; ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS; ROOT CANAL PREPARATION; STAINLESS STEEL; STERILIZATION; SURFACE PROPERTIES; TIME FACTORS; ULTRASONICS;

EID: 33645101542     PISSN: 01432885     EISSN: 13652591     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2006.01058.x     Document Type: Article

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