International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

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Research Paper | Microbiology | India | Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020


Evaluation of Sterility of Various Commercially Available Endodontic Instruments - A Pilot Study

Rajalakshmi Rakshanaa.T.V | Dr. Jayalakshmi


Abstract: AIM: The aim of this research is to compare and determine whether new endodontic files, as supplied in packages from the manufacturer, are sterile. OBJECTIVE: The main objective is to test and compare the sterility levels of new endodontic files with and without sterilisation before using. BACKGROUND: Most of the dentists directly use the packaged new endodontic files into the patients mouth assuming that they are sterile. Even though the new files are completely packaged, one should not draw a conclusion that all of the packaged instruments are sterile. Thus this study is to compare the sterility of various commercially available, unused endodontic files REASON: Sometimes unused or packaged files may be contaminated with various microorganisms. The goal of instrument sterilisation in dentistry is to protect patients from cross contamination via instruments. Thus, utmost care should be taken to clean and sterilise each and every instrument before it is used in patients.


Keywords: Sterilization, contamination, files, broth


Edition: Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020,


Pages: 188 - 191


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Rajalakshmi Rakshanaa.T.V, Dr. Jayalakshmi, "Evaluation of Sterility of Various Commercially Available Endodontic Instruments - A Pilot Study", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020, pp. 188-191, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=NOV164498

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