All of the following can be used for sterilization of hand piece except:
Correct Answer: Dry heat sterilization
Description: Autoclave sterilization of hand pieces is one of the most rapid methods of sterilization. However, fibre optics dim with repeated heat sterilization in several months to a year, apparently owing to oil residue and debris baked on the ends of the optical fibres.
Chemical vapour sterilization is recommended for some types of hand pieces- apparently works well with ceramic -bearing hand pieces.
ETOX (ethylene oxide) gas is the greatest method of sterilization used for hand pieces.
Dry heat sterilization of hand pieces is generally not recommended.
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