Washer-disinfector for dental practices

The instruments in a dental practice are sensitive and cost-intensive. A thermal disinfector with active internal and external drying prevents moisture from remaining on the instruments after the cleaning cycle. This protects against re-contamination, corrosion and other damage that can be caused by residual moisture. Especially in dental practices, where instruments such as mirrors, probes and surgical instruments are cleaned and disinfected several times a day, this is crucial for the longevity of the instruments. Effective drying also ensures that semi-critical instruments are immediately available for the next treatment without long waiting times or time-consuming manual re-drying.

With MELAG thermal disinfectors, the decisive active external and internal drying is therefore already included at no extra charge.

In a dental practice, staff efficiency is of the utmost importance. The MELAtherm 10 Evolution washer disinfector with a touch display and integrated video tutorials makes it much easier to understand and operate the device. This is particularly beneficial for new employees, as they can familiarize themselves with the operating concept of the washer-disinfector more quickly and safely. This reduces the risk of operating errors and ensures that the cleaning and disinfection process runs smoothly.

Space in dental practices is often limited, especially in the reprocessing room. A thermal disinfector, in which the process media (detergent, neutralizer and rinse aid) and the corresponding dosing modules are integrated directly into the appliance, saves valuable space in the cabinets of the reprocessing room.

The MELAtherm appliance concept therefore simplifies organization and ensures a clear and hygienic working environment

The use of liquid process media in a washer-disinfector ensures that instruments are cleaned evenly and thoroughly. Liquid media can be dosed more precisely and enable the required validation of the cleaning and disinfection process. This is an indispensable feature in dental practices, where the highest hygiene standards must be maintained. A validatable cleaning and disinfection process also ensures that all legal requirements are met.

The MEtherm process medium, specially developed for MELAG thermal disinfectors, guarantees optimum cleaning and drying results with minimum consumption.

The documentation of reprocessing processes is of great importance for traceability and legal protection. A thermal disinfector that offers interfaces for CF cards and network connections enables simple and legally compliant transfer of protocols at no extra cost. This is essential in a dental practice, which may be regularly inspected by supervisory authorities, and also provides complete proof that all instruments have been successfully cleaned and disinfected in the event of damage.

In addition, the modern device concept of the MELAtherm 10 Evolution offers integrated approval software directly on the display. This allows dental practice teams to release the batches of the washer disinfector paperlessly after user authentication.

The reprocessing chamber of a washer-disinfector should be designed in such a way that it enables efficient loading and at the same time offers fast cleaning and disinfection cycles. This is particularly important in a dental practice, where instruments often need to be reused quickly. A well-designed chamber that has low consumption costs per cycle not only helps to reduce costs, but also minimizes energy and water consumption. This is an important aspect for dental practices that want to work economically and environmentally consciously.

The MELAtherm's wash chamber, combined with versatile accessories, enables cost-effective cleaning and disinfection of instruments for up to 40 patients - for only around €1.50 per cycle for water, electricity and process media.

The reliable operation of a thermal disinfector in a dental practice is essential - breakdowns are not an option. That is why, in addition to the proven MELAG quality "Made in Germany", we rely on an independent service network with over 1,300 trained and qualified service technicians in your region. This network guarantees you fast response times, short travel distances and therefore minimal downtime. In addition to the practical maintenance cycles of 2 years or 1,000 cycles, you benefit from an excellent price-performance ratio for service work.

Numerous different hollow instruments such as suction cups, handpieces, ZEG tips and suction cannulas are used in dental practices and require reliable filtration and internal cleaning. A cleanable central filter and a control indicator on the injector rail have established themselves as a proven solution for economical and reliable protection of the instruments. With the Cleanfinity filter system, instruments can be adapted directly on the injector rail, with a variety of special adapters available for straight and contra-angle handpieces, turbines, ZEG tips, suction cannulas and external spray channels.

ZEG tips are among the most frequently used instruments in practice and place high demands on safety during reprocessing. Thermal disinfectors that have a special adaptation for ZEG tips and allow the use of a torque wrench significantly increase user safety. This adaptation prevents damage to the devices and protects staff from potential accidents at work. In a dental practice where staff safety is a top priority, this is a decisive purchasing criterion.

Monitoring the rinsing pressure and rinsing arms is an essential feature to ensure that the cleaning process in your dental practice runs smoothly and efficiently. Malfunctions or deviations can be detected immediately and rectified before they affect the hygiene of your instruments. For dental practices that value the highest quality and safety, this feature is of particular importance as it helps to ensure a consistently high level of hygiene.