Procesos de desinfección en laboratorio de Bucaramanga y su área metropolitana

Abstract

Problem: The disinfection processes that are performed incorrectly in dental laboratories and dental clinics in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area and the lack of specific protocols for materials with specific properties of the manufacturer, the lack of knowledge of disinfectants, application times and percentages of concentration without affecting dimensional stability in different materials such as reversible hydrocolloids, elastomers, plasters, acrylics, waxes, zinquenolica paste, metal structures Objectives: To know the way in which dental laboratories carry out the disinfection process as a result of the pandemic due to COVID 19 registered in the year 2020 Method: In this research a type of observational, descriptive cross-sectional study is carried out by means of surveys with a total of 54 questions and informed consent. Result: The observational analysis allowed us to deduce that most laboratories surveyed in Bucaramanga are unaware of clear and specific disinfection protocols according to the material with (53.33%) being unaware of the theory of cross infections. Conclusions: Little knowledge of the protocols was evident, which is why it is suggested that more training be given to collaborators to know the risks to which they are exposed in the laboratory with materials that have previously come into contact with the patient's oral secretions in the dental clinic.