Disinfection of Scan Bodies and Gingival Scanbodies
(1) Cleaning Requirements
A. Cleaning agents must meet the following conditions:
- Neutral pH value between 6 - 8
- Recommended:
- Neutral multi-enzyme detergents
- Neutral low-foam medical detergents
- Strictly prohibited:
- Alkaline detergents, strong alkaline protease-containing cleaners, and alkaline multi-enzyme cleaners for surgical instruments
B. Cleaning Methods
- Recommended:
- Manual cleaning with a soft brush / short-duration ultrasonic cleaning
- Ultrasonic cleaning time: ≤ 5 minutes
- Water temperature: ≤ 45° C (113° F)
- Not Recommended:
- Boiling in high-temperature water
- Metal brushes or steel wool
- Direct high-pressure spray on the anodized surface (may damage the coating layer)
C. Rinsing and Drying
- Rinse immediately with running water after cleaning
- Dry with a sterile cloth
- Do not store in a damp condition to avoid salt precipitation, white spots, or mildew
(2) Disinfection Requirements
- Safe to use:
- 75% Ethanol (wiping or short immersion)
Quaternary ammonium disinfectants (neutral or mildly acidic)
Note: Wipe only; do not soak for long periods.
- Not Recommended:
- 84 disinfectant, sodium hypochlorite, chlorine-containing disinfectant tablets
- Strong alkaline disinfectants or prolonged exposure to high-concentration glutaraldehyde disinfection.
- Long-term immersion in iodine tincture (may cause staining)
(3) Sterilization Methods
- Recommended:
- Steam sterilization (134° C / 273° F, 4 minutes, drying time 10 minutes)
- Frequent sterilization may cause slight fading but will not affect structural
integrity.
- Not Recommended:
- Standard 121° C / 250° F sterilization for 30 minutes
- Repeated long-duration high-temperature sterilization
(4) Substances or Conditions That Must Be Strictly Avoided
- Alkaline detergents or alkaline multi-enzyme surgical instrument cleaners
- 84 disinfectant, Bleach, chlorine-containing disinfectant solution.
- Strong acids (e.g., high-concentration citric acid, oxalic acid)
- Boiling in hot water or prolonged steaming
- Metal brushing, grinding, or polishing
- Long-term storage in humid environments