Are the chemical indicators reliable?
The integrators and the emulators are the most reliable chemical indicators, they use several parameters simultaneously, so their name. They are very accurate, indicators class 6 only change colors when 95% of the cycle is according to sterilization standards. Although they do not allow counterproof like the biological indicators, they offer reliability regarding the cycle effectiveness. 7. Why use so many controls? The ideal would be to use biological indicators for each package, but that would be very expensive. Besides, the results would be available only after 24 hours in average. By using all these types of controls we get to monitor the sterilization process faster and with a lower cost while detecting any flaw that may occur. It doesnt matter how good or reliable the sterilization equipment may be, it must be monitored and go through routine technical maintenance. One can only know if it is working properly in case it is regularly monitored. Picture an implantodontist who finds
