摘要 |
<p>A method for sterilising/disinfecting the water circuit (1) of a dental unit (100) at least comprising medical instruments, such as dental handpieces (2), and a water circuit (1) for supplying a fluid from a main supply (3) through corresponding circuit legs or branches (1a, 1b, 1c, 1s); the method comprising at least the following steps: introducing the disinfectant / sterilising liquid in the water circuit (1) for a predetermined length of time and draining the disinfectant / sterilising liquid out of the circuit (1) through the circuit legs or branches (1a, 1b, 1c, 1s). The step of introducing the disinfectant / sterilising liquid is accompanied by a step of heating the liquid to a predetermined temperature higher than ambient temperature, using suitable means (4). <IMAGE></p> |