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Hinged Instruments Sharpening
All hinged instruments — forceps, rongeurs, scissors, Sharpen cutters regularly. How often depends
pliers, hemostats, orthodontic pliers, etc. — should on such factors as the frequency of use, types of Orthodontic
be kept lubricated. Regular use of proper lubricants, applications the cutter is being used in, etc. Routinely
like Instrument Lubricant Spray (ILS), will prevent inspect cutters to determine if sharpening is required.
rust, corrosion and stiff joints and will ensure smooth Sharp instruments cut more efficiently and regular
operation. (Household lubricants and handpiece sharpening will enhance the life of your cutter. With
lubricants are NOT recommended.) average use, we recommend sharpening your cutters
every 6 to 9 months.
Instrument Cleaning
All instruments need to be cleaned before they Do’s & Don’ts of Processing Instruments
are sterilized. They should be washed with a non- For best results, we recommend the use of ultrasonics
corrosive, low sudsing neutral detergent. We for instrument cleaning and steam autoclaves for
strongly recommend the use of Enzymax™ Dual sterilization. Never use tartar remover on instruments.
Enzyme Detergent to best protect and extend the For light stains, we recommend Shine reNEW™ Stain
life of the instruments. Instrument cleaning can be and Rust Remover. Never spray surface disinfectant
accomplished by ultrasonic cleaning, which is the near instruments. Use only approved lubricant
method of choice to prevent hand injuries caused by (Never use WD-40 or Handpiece lube).
hand scrubbing.
Stainless Steel Instruments
Instrument Sterilization While stainless steel has superior corrosion
Sterilization is a process that kills microorganisms. resistance, it will discolor and corrode when exposed
There are three common methods of heat sterilization to higher than recommended chemical concentrations
used in the dental office that can be verified by spore or certain chemicals.
testing (steam autoclave, dry heat, and chemical Stainless steel should not be exposed to the following
vapor). Sterilize hinged instruments in the open chemicals: Sodium Hypochlorite (household bleach),
position. For a comparison of heat sterilization Tartaric Acid (stain and tartar remover), Aluminum Chloride,
methods, visit our website at HuFriedyGroup.com.
Barium Chloride, Bichloride of Mercury, Calcium Chloride,
Carbolic Acid, Chlorinated Lime, Citric Acid, Dakin’s
Solution, Ferrous Chloride, Lysol, Mercuric Chloride,
Mercury Salts, Phenol, Potassium Permanganate,
Potassium Thiocyanate or Stannous Chloride.
The following chemicals should NEVER be used with
stainless steel: Aqua Regia, Ferric Chloride, Sulfuric Acid,
Hydrochloric Acid or Iodine.

Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Prevention
• Insufficient rinsing after ultrasonic cleaning • Rinse thoroughly under steady stream of water for 30 seconds
• Rinse with hot water
• Insufficient drying after ultrasonic cleaning • Optional: Dip cassettes in alcohol after rinsing\
Spotting
• Not changing ultrasonic solution • Solution should be changed at least once a day
• Sterilizers should be cleaned weekly
• Sterilizer has not been cleaned
• Use only distilled water for reservoir
• Separate stainless and carbon instruments
• Corrosion from carbon steel instruments
Rust • For carbon steel instruments: Dip in pre-sterilized rust-inhibiting
spreads to stainless steel instruments
solution as suggested by sterilizer manufacturer
• Rinse and dry instruments thoroughly
Pitting • Chemical attack on instruments • Use approved cleaning, sterilization solutions only
• Never use household bleach or stain and tartar remover
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