10.2.7 - Cleaning Prosthesis

Ultrasonic Cleaning Bath

• • Setting up the Ultrasonic Bath for use:
    • The clinic Inventory Associate is responsible for the maintanence and cleaning of the ultrasonic baths
  • Cleaning Intraoral Prostheses:
    • Obtain a sealable plastic bag from the cart next to the dispensary and place your prostheses in the bag
    • Put your name and chair number on the outside of the bag with a Sharpie
    • Ask the clinic Inventory Assoicate to have access to the ultrasonic inside the dispensary.
    • Pour enough tarter and stain remover to cover the appliance; Place plastic bag into a beaker filled with water
    • Place beaker into ultrasonic and initiate the ultrasonic cycle for 15 minutes. Re-examine prosthesis to ensure bioburden has been completely removed. Repeat cycle as needed.
    • After the prostheses is cleaned, remove it from the Tartar and Stain solution and thoroughly rinse to ensure no solution is transferred back to the patient
    • Empty the beaker of any remaining solution and rinse it thoroughly with water from the sink. Leave next to ultrasonic