Dental Sterilizer Overview

3 Main Types of Sterilizers

3 Main Types of SterilizersThere are 3 main methods for sterilizing dental instruments:

• Steam autoclaving• Dry heat• Chemical vapor

Steam autoclaves use a combination of high-pressure, steam, and heat for a prolonged period to sterilize dental instruments.

Steam Autoclaves

Manual:

• Unit must be manually filled with water.• Each phase of the cycle must be entered manually.

Automatic:

• Unit fills with water automatically.• Each phase of the cycle is processed automatically during the cycle.

Steam Autoclaves

Popular Models

Steam Autoclaves

• Manual

• Chamber diameter: 8” or 10”

Tuttnauer 1730 Valueklave

Tuttnauer 1730 ValueklaveFeatures:• Double-safety locking device• Front-draining

Benefits:• Quick and easy draining• Ensures that door remains closed during cycle

• Automatic

• Chamber diameter: 10”

Tuttnauer 2540 EZ10K

Tuttnauer 2540 EZ10KFeatures:• Closed-door drying• High-efficiency air pump• Bright and easy-to-read control panel• Customizable cycle parameters

Benefits:• Hepa filtered-air is circulated in chamber during drying

• Automatic

• Chamber diameter: 10”

Pelton & Crane Delta XL10

Pelton & Crane Delta XL10Features:• 1 customizable and 4 preset sterilization settings• Customizable drying cycle• Automatic chamber-preheat mode

Benefits:• Customizable and convenient operation

• Automatic

• Chamber diameter: 9”

Midmark M9 Ultraclave

Midmark M9 UltraclaveFeatures:•Automatic-opening door•Customizable and preset programs•LCD display

Benefits:•Notifies operator when cycle is complete

• Automatic

• Chamber diameter: 11”

Midmark M11 Ultraclave

Midmark M11 UltraclaveFeatures:•Wide 11” chamber diameter•Automatic-opening door•Customizable and preset programs•LCD display

Benefits:•Greater load capacity than the M9 model•Notifies operator when cycle is complete

• Automatic

• Cassette dimensions: 11” x 7” x 1.5”

STATIM 2000

STATIM 2000Features:•Fully-removable instrument cassette•3 preset programs

Benefits:•Convenient instrument transport•Fast and simple operation

• Automatic

• Cassette dimensions: 15” x 7” x 3”

STATIM 5000

STATIM 5000Features:•Fully-removable instrument cassette•Extra-large cassette size•3 preset programs

Benefits:•Larger load capacity than the 2000 model•Convenient instrument transport•Fast and simple operation

Dry-Heat SterilizersDry-heat dental sterilizers use high temperatures for extended periods to sterilize instruments.

Most dry-heat sterilizers produce heat and then circulate it through the chamber in a process called mechanical convection.

Chemical-Vapor SterilizersChemical-vapor sterilizers rely on the use of chemicals to produce a vapor that accomplishes the sterilization. This type of sterilizer processes instruments quickly.

However, these chemicals can be expensive, and they require the chemical-vapor sterilizer to be placed in a well-ventilated area to avoid the unpleasant odor from the chemicals.

Autoclave Sterilizer Operation Guidelines

STATIM 2000 and 5000

Top 4 STATIM Guidelines1) Always insert the cassette right-side up.

2) Use only distilled water.

3) Never overfill the cassette.

4) Ensure that the bubble level indicator is at 3:00 or 6:00.

Ultraclave and Pelton & Crane

Top 4 Guidelines1) Use only distilled water.

2) Secure the unit’s dam gasket before operating.

Find more information in our product Catalog under “Sterilizers & Autoclaves.”