Efficacy Ozone Therapy in Reducing Periodontal Disease

Area of Science:

• Periodontology
• Biomedical Science

Background:

• Periodontal disease affects millions globally, necessitating effective non-surgical treatments.
• Ozone therapy is explored for its antimicrobial properties in various medical fields.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate ozone gel as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• To compare outcomes of non-surgical therapy with and without ozone gel.

Main Methods:

• A randomized clinical trial involving 30 patients aged 35-65.
• Periodontal indices (plaque, bleeding, pocket depth) were measured at baseline, and at 1, 3, and 6 months post-treatment.
• Intervention groups received scaling and root planing with or without ozone gel.

Main Results:

• No statistically significant differences in plaque, bleeding, or pocket depth reduction between groups when ozone was used alone.
• Significant improvements in clinical periodontal indices were observed when ozone gel was used as an adjunct to non-surgical therapy.
• Ozone gel demonstrated potent virucidal action, a key characteristic.

Conclusions:

• Ozone gel alone does not appear to enhance non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• Ozone gel can be a beneficial adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy, improving clinical outcomes.
• The virucidal properties of ozone gel support its use in periodontal treatment.