A cross-sectional study shows sodium hypochlorite better decontaminates healing abutments, suggesting enhanced cleaning protocols are needed.
Although sodium hypochlorite was found to be more effective than ethyl alcohol for HA decontamination, persistent bioburden, particularly in ADH, connector, and thread regions, emphasizes the need for a multi-step protocol including cleaning disinfection and sterilization of HAs for reuse.
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