Solmetex DryShield Autoclavable Mouthpiece Maintenance Guide
We’ve gone over the ins and outs of Solmetex’s DryShield Mouthpieces in detail before, including the installation guides for both their Autoclavable and Single-Use mouthpiece
options. Which means it’s now time to cover a step exclusive to their Autoclavable mouthpieces, cleaning and maintenance.
So in this article, we’ll be covering the Solmetex DryShield Autoclavable Mouthpiece Maintenance Guide. These are instructions directly from Solmetex that detail proper cleaning and maintenance procedures for your autoclavable mouthpieces. And if you have any questions about these instructions, Solmetex Mouthpieces or anything else, give us a call at 704-966-1650.
Maintenance Guide
Cleaning, Sterilization and Maintenance
Things You Should Know
The DryShield DS1 is made from a high heat-tolerant material, and the DryShield mouthpiece is made of an autoclavable silicone material. All DryShield components are completely autoclavable. DryShield recommends following standard infection control protocols for sterilization.
DryShield DS1
- After completion of dental procedure, DryShield recommends running the DryShield DS1 with a non-corrosive, pH neutral enzymatic cleaning solution and performing a surface disinfection with a disinfectant wipe between each patient. Users have the option to sterilize the DryShield DS1.
- Maintenance of the lever o-ring is done through visual inspection. Replace o-ring when lever function decreases.
DryShield Autoclavable Mouthpiece
- After completion of each dental procedure, detach mouthpiece from bite block and place both in ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes.
- Next, clean the separated mouthpiece and bite block of debris by thoroughly scrubbing with soap and water or a detergent solution. Clean the inside of the mouthpiece through access at the slit opening and at the suction connector region using a long-handled brush and thorough scrubbing.
- Then, rinse under running water, air dry and place in autoclave pouch to be sterilized.
- The DryShield Mouthpiece MUST BE sterilized between each use. Sterilize in a steam autoclave machine at minimum 121 °C (250 °F) for a minimum of 30 minutes. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes in drying cycle.
- The sterilization parameters for the DryShield Mouthpiece are found below.
| Cycle Type | Parameter | Minimum Set Point |
|---|---|---|
| Gravity 250° F (121°C) | Exposure Temperature | 250° F (121°C) |
| Exposure Time | 30 minutes | |
| Dry Time | 30 minutes |
As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”
We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.
You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.
You can find more info on the Solmetex DryShield Autoclavable Mouthpieces on our site here. →