Abstract
Objective: To compare disinfecting effectiveness of Glutaraldehyde 2% and Hydrogen Peroxide 3% on tooth extraction instruments at the Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara.Material and Methods: This was an experimental study with post-test only control group design approach. Purposive technique is applied to collect samples which are lower molar extraction forceps. In this study, sample were divided into 2groups and each consisting of 18instruments soaked in Glutaraldehyde 2% and Hydrogen Peroxide 3%. Each instrumentwere pre-cleaned using brush, water and soap for both group before going through disinfection process.Results: Statistically analyzed using Mann-Whitney Test. The comparison between Glutaraldehyde 2% and Hydrogen Peroxide 3%showedno significant difference to the total bacteria count on instrument after disinfection (p=0.014 <0.05).Conclusion: Glutaraldehyde 2% showed more effective than Hydrogen Peroxide 3% in disinfecting lower molar extraction forceps.
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