Infection Control & Disposal

DenSureFit Infection Control & Disposal Protocols

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Wear gloves, protective eyewear, and a mask before handling any denture or DenSureFit materials.
• Follow standard precautions to prevent cross-contamination.

2. Work Area Preparation

• Disinfect the application surface with an EPA-registered disinfectant.
• Use disposable tray covers or surface barriers.
• Set up the DenSureFit 50 cc cartridge, mixing tip(s), medical swabs, primer and denture on a sanitized tray.

3. Denture Preparation

• Instruct the patient to remove denture.
• Clean denture thoroughly with Dawn or other soap free of moisturizers.
• Rinse and dry the denture completely before application.

4. DenSureFit Application (Clinical Use)

• Use a new, sterile mixing tip for each application.
• If using more than one tip in a session, dispose of each tip after use.
• Do not attempt to clean or reuse applicators or mixing tips.
• If product contacts skin, wipe immediately and wash area thoroughly.

5. Aftercare & Handling

• Use clean gloves to handle relined dentures.
• Trim excess silicone with sanitized scissors as needed.
• Dispose of trimmings in regular medical waste (non-sharp).
• Place denture in a clean, sealed denture case or pouch.

6. Disposal Protocol

• Used mixing tips and applicators: Dispose in sharps or red biohazard container (per office policy).
• Tray covers and barriers: Dispose as regulated medical waste.
• Gloves, masks, and PPE: Dispose according to facility protocol for contaminated materials.

7. Surface Disinfection Post-Use

• Wipe down all used surfaces with disinfectant.
• Replace tray covers or surface barriers before the next patient.

8. Documentation

Record the following in patient chart:

• Date and time of DenSureFit application
• Number of tips used
• Notes on fit, comfort, and any trimming
• Product batch number (if required for traceability)

For any safety, material, or procedure questions, contact DenSureFit at 844-682-3368.

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