Antiseptics And Disinfectants
Write Short Notes On Antiseptics And Disinfectants.
Answer:
Agents used on living surfaces are known as antiseptics while the agents used for inanimate objects are known as disinfectants.
- Antiseptics and disinfectants are used in dentistry to check cross-infection as well as to prevent and treat some infectious conditions.
- A disinfectant should not corrode the instruments and should be easily washable while an antiseptic addition should be rapid in action, nonirritating to tissues, non-absorbable, non-sensitizing, and compatible with soaps and detergents.
- A good antiseptic/disinfectant should be:
- Chemically stable
- Cheap
- Non-staining with agreeable color and odor.
- It should be active against all pathogens like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
- Active even in the presence of blood, pus, exudates, and excreta.
- It is tidal and not merely static, destroying spores as well.
- Able to spread through organic films and enter folds and crevices.
- It requires a brief time of exposure.
Uses And Selection Of Antiseptics/Disinfectants In Dentistry
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