- The glass bead sterilizer at 250°C for 15 seconds is commonly used for rapid chairside sterilization of endodontic instruments due to its ability to quickly eliminate microorganisms without lengthy waiting times.
- Unlike autoclaving or dry heat sterilization, it provides a fast turnaround critical in clinical settings.
- Chemical vapor sterilization, while effective, takes longer and isn't practical for immediate reuse.
- The glass bead sterilizer ensures high-level disinfection within seconds, making it ideal for immediate reuse of small instruments during procedures.

Reference: Grossman’s Endodontic Practice, 13th Edition, Chapter 6, p. 110