Abstract
Intraoral scanning must meet a stringent infection control standard because of contact with the oral mucosa. A preparation protocol is thus presented for increased inquiries about intraoral scanning requirements. Materials required for such a preparation include: a single-use bubble-free gel packet, a gel standoff pad, and a transducer probe cover. Postscan reprocessing of the ultrasound transducer requires high-level disinfection. Examples for proper and improper use are provided as well as limitations of this preparation protocol and recommendations for future development. This guidance meets the current infection control standard and may guide the user to obtain consistent ultrasound image quality.
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