Efficacy of an experimental gaseous ozone-based sterilization method for clear aligners

CONCLUSIONS: The direct exposure of gaseous ozone on the aligners inside their packaging showed microbicidal capacity at 72 hours, which was equivalent to the positive control with immersion in chlorhexidine digluconate. This innovative sterilization procedure could be considered in the final manufacturing processes of clear aligners to eliminate the potentially pathogenic microorganisms that are deposited on surfaces of these orthodontic devices.PMID:38381802 | PMC:PMC10893927 | DOI:10.2319/061623-421.1

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - February 21, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Fabiana Nicita Massimo Calapaj Simona Alibrandi Luigi Donato Emidio Aquilio Rosalia D'Angelo Antonina Sidoti Source Type: research