Four questions you should consider whenchoosing dental autoclave

Posted 2021-03-14 shikakiki

Sterilization is the process of removing microorganisms and spores that may be present in an object to prevent infection. China Dental instruments that come into contact with blood and non-intact mucous membranes (forceps, prickles, forceps, forceps, scissors, elevators, files, files ...) must always be used sterile, and the simplest way to sterilize instruments in a dental clinic is to use a Autoclave Class B.

They can also be quite expensive pieces of equipment, so choosing the right one is important. Ideally, you want to ensure your autoclave is durable, efficient and fulfils all of your practice’s needs.Here are the main steps to take when shopping around for the best autoclave for your practice.

Question 1: Chamber or STATIM?
Most autoclaves, such as the Midmark M9, are steam chamber units. They use a large chamber that can hold multiple trays of instruments. Their main advantage is the ability to sterilize large volumes of instruments during each cycle.

Question 2: Automatic or Manual?
Automatic autoclaves perform a sterilizing cycle without any need for operator assistance. As a result, these types of autoclaves usually cost more than manual units.Manual autoclaves require the operator to perform various actions during the cycle to keep the process running.

Question 3: New or Pre-Owned?
New autoclaves usually include a manufacturer warranty. They‘ve never been used before and usually include manufacturer packaging. If you care for them properly, expensive repairs shouldn’t be a problem for many years. However, these benefits do come with a higher purchase price.

Question 4: Which Chamber Size?
Chamber autoclaves come in different sizes. For example, the Midmark M7 autoclave comes with a chamber that‘s 7.5" wide and 15" deep, while the Midmark M11 model features a chamber that‘s 11" wide and 18" deep. You’ll need to decide which chamber size will work for the instruments in your practice.

Final Considerations Before Buying Your Autoclave:
Before buying an dental autoclave Sterilizer, you must take into account that for a dental clinic, you need a class B autoclave.
If you have a small and medium-sized clinic, you can choose an economical autoclave of average capacity. It is always better to have two medium size autoclaves than a large one. We recommend you take a look at this model: Autoclave class B 18 litres - The Premium.
If you have a large clinic in which you are going to use the autoclave very intensively, you should go for a high-end autoclave which will provide you with superior reliability and technical service. In this case, at Dentaltix we recommend this autoclave: Autoclave B Futura.

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