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The video begins by outlining the necessary items for denture disinfection: a denture, a spray bottle with disinfectant, a prepared baggie, and a lab pan. The importance of full personal protective equipment (PPE) for the person performing the disinfection is also highlighted.
The first step involves rinsing the denture to remove any debris. A paper towel is used to turn on the faucet to avoid direct hand contact. After rinsing, the denture is placed carefully into a clean baggie, avoiding touching the outside, and then generously sprayed with disinfectant to ensure full coverage.
Once the disinfectant is applied, the baggie is sealed and gently shaken to ensure the chemical covers the entire denture. The denture is then left to soak in the disinfectant for five minutes. During this soaking period, the person performing the disinfection removes their gloves and performs hand hygiene.
After the five-minute soaking period, the denture is rinsed thoroughly in the baggie with clean water to remove the disinfectant. This is done by holding the baggie and allowing the water to drain, avoiding direct hand contact with the disinfected denture until it's clean. A paper towel is placed in the lab pan, and the rinsed denture is transferred to it. The used baggie is discarded.
A lab slip, including the patient's name, date, and required lab work, is then prepared. The video emphasizes that the denture must be disinfected again when it returns from the lab before being given back to the patient, ensuring complete sterilization.