Maximizing Instrument Longevity: Maintenance Tips From ACE SOUTHERN

Here at ACE SOUTHERN, we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality surgical instruments designed to meet the needs of dental professionals. Our portfolio includes precision tools such as dental scalers, curettes, forceps, elevators, and retractors, all crafted from durable medical grade stainless steel. Each instrument is engineered to ensure superior performance, safety, and longevity. Whether you are performing routine cleanings or complex dental surgeries, our instruments can provide the reliability and precision required for exceptional patient care.

Proper cleaning and maintenance of your instruments is not only important for safeguarding their longevity, but it’s also necessary to ensure the safety of your patients. To properly maintain your tools, the suggested steps are as follows:

• Pre-Cleaning: Immediately after use, rinse instruments under water. Avoid letting blood, saliva, or other debris dry on your instruments.
• Cleaning:  Scrub your instruments thoroughly with a soft brush and detergent specifically designed for medical instruments. Pay attention to any hinges and crevices. Ultrasonic cleaners can also be used to ensure a more thorough cleaning.
• Rinsing: Rinse off instruments using distilled water. This helps prevent mineral deposits that can come from tap water.
• Drying: Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
• Lubrication: All hinged instruments such as forceps, rongeurs, scissors, pliers, and hemostats should be kept lubricated. Regular use of proper lubricants will prevent rust, corrosion and stiff joints to ensure smooth operation. All hinged instruments should be sterilized in an open position.
• Inspection: Always double check each instrument for damage or wear.
• Sterilization: Using an autoclave, sterilize your instruments following the manufacturers guidelines for temperature and cycle duration. Make sure the instruments are properly placed to ensure efficient steam penetration and that you have proper sterilization wraps and pouches.
• Storage: Store your sterilized instruments in a clean, dry environment where they can remain sterile until their next use.

When consistently following these steps, you can maximize the longevity of your instruments and provide the safest surgical environment for your patients. Make sure to check out acesouthern.com to explore our wide range of high-quality instruments and sterilization tools.