Dental sterilization packaging often takes the forms of pouches or plastic tubing. These packaging materials are used to contain instruments during sterilization and to maintain the sterilized state until they are ready to be used. Sterilization packaging is available in a range of sizes, and some pouches are self-sealing and even feature integrated sterilization indicators. Be sure to keep a supply of different sizes on hand so you have sterilization packaging ready for use whenever it is needed.