Clinical antibacterial effectiveness Healozone Technology after incomplete caries removal

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Microbiology

Background:

• Deep carious lesions harbor significant bacterial loads.
• Selective caries excavation aims to preserve tooth structure while removing infected dentin.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of ozone gas on bacteria within deep carious lesions.
• To assess the impact of ozone therapy following selective caries excavation.

Main Methods:

• Seventy-five patients with Class I caries (D2/D3 lesions) were included.
• Cavities were divided into an ozone treatment group (Healozone X4) and a control group.
• Dentin samples were collected and cultured to quantify Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus colony-forming units (CFU).

Main Results:

• A notable decrease in bacterial load was observed in dentin samples treated with ozone gas.
• The ozone group exhibited reduced CFU counts compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

• Ozone gas application demonstrates a significant reduction in bacterial presence in deep carious dentin.
• Ozone therapy is a promising adjunct to selective caries excavation for managing bacterial infection.