ArticleInfection and drug resistance2025
Long-Term Efficacy of Chlorine-Based Disinfectants Vs Multi-Enzymatic Detergent with Hypochlorous Acid for Waterline Disinfection in Inactive Dental Chair Units.
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- Implementation and Preliminary Evaluation of a Low-Cost Sodium Hypochlorite Shock Disinfection Protocol for Dental Unit Waterlines.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy of two disinfection methods for waterline systems in inactive dental chair units (DCUs). Methods: On-site sampling and quantitative bacterial analysis were conducted to compare the effectiveness of chlorine-based disinfectants and a combination of multi-enzymatic detergent with hypochlorous acid in controlling microbial contamination in waterline systems of inactive DCUs. Results: No statistically significant differences in disinfection efficacy were observed between the treatment and control groups immediately after disinfection or on the third day post-disinfection (p > 0.05). However, significant differences were observed on the fifth day and seventh day following disinfection (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Both chlorine-based disinfectants and the combination of multi-enzymatic detergent with hypochlorous acid effectively controlled contamination in waterline systems for DCUs inactive for up to three days. For periods of inactivity exceeding five days, the combination of multi-enzymatic detergent with hypochlorous acid demonstrated superior efficacy by reducing biofilm adhesion over time.
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