Contaminación cruzada por el uso de tubos de resina compartidos en las clínicas odontológicas de la universidad Santo Tomás, Floridablanca

Abstract

In the area of ​​health in general, it is important to follow the protocols and norms that are established based on scientific evidence and in accordance with certain laws (for example, Law 35 of 1989 or Law 9 of 1979); in order to efficiently execute a procedure with greater success and above all without causing harm or risk to the patient. The American Dental Association (ADA) has suggested improving procedures to reduce infection for years, because in the area of ​​dentistry the tendency to develop infections by microorganisms contained in saliva that can cause diseases such as: tuberculosis, is very common. pneumonia, herpes, hepatitis B and C, among others; This surveillance is done through effective, controlled procedures and taking universal precautions that can prevent cross infection. Specifically at the level of composite resins, since the universal instructions for handling, nor the standard procedures for disinfection of the material without causing any alteration in its structure are not observed.