900+ sterilization cycles: what that number means
We test every mirror coating through 900+ autoclave cycles. Here is why cycle count is the real measure of a mirror's value.
The real cost of a dental mirror
The purchase price of a mirror matters far less than its cost per use. A mirror that degrades after 100 sterilization cycles needs replacing several times a year. A mirror that holds its reflectance through 900+ cycles delivers a fraction of the cost per use.
How we test
Each DENTASAGE mirror coating is subjected to repeated autoclave cycles at 134°C / 4 minutes (or 121°C / 20 minutes). Reflectance and coating integrity are measured at intervals to confirm that the 60-layer coating stack and 9H surface hardness continue to perform.
What protects the coating
Three factors work together: the 60-layer coating stack distributes stress across the optical surface, the 9H surface hardness resists the scratches that would otherwise compromise reflectance, and the 120° hydrophobic angle reduces residue adhesion between cycles. The result is a mirror that stays clinically accurate for longer.