Avaliação de atitudes e práticas de ortodontistas quanto aos métodos de remoção de resinas residuais e controle da contaminação

Abstract

This study was carried out seeking to evaluate the methods used by Orthodontists to remove residual resins, the reasons for choosing each method, and contamination control practices in the dental clinic. A questionnaire consisting of 34 questions, 6 relating to demographic data and 28 questions relating to methods of removing residual resins (burs, pliers, Mitchel curette and scalpel blade) and controlling contamination (Friction with 70% alcohol, Immersion in glutaraldehyde, Immersion in peracetic acid, Immersion in sodium hypochlorite, Autoclave) was sent by email to Orthodontists through the regional councils (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and Rio Grande do Sul) between the months of April to June 2023, with a total of 153 responses. The method of removing residual resins most used by the responding Orthodontists was the multi-laminated carbide bur at high speed with irrigation, justified by the shorter working time. The most commonly used contamination control method was autoclave sterilization. Autoclave sterilization of burs is performed more frequently when compared to autoclave sterilization of orthodontic pliers.