Abstract
This study has shown that representative fungi, viruses, and aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, including spore formers, can easily be killed in a conventional microwave oven with proper modifications. Metal instruments, including air turbine handpieces and burs, and acrylic dentures can be sterilized in short periods. Consistent sterilization can be accomplished only if the items to be sterilized are rotated in a three-dimensional manner throughout the microwave cavity. Arcing back to the magnetron and damage to the microwave oven are prevented by placing a radar absorbent material within the oven and with proper insulation of the item to be sterilized.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 194-198 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1985 |
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