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Ozone: An Adjunct in Dental Treatment
Poulami Goswami1, Kanchan Sharma2, Niladri Maiti3
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Mithila Minority Dental College, Darbhanga, Bihar, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|April 10, 2024
Summary
Ozone therapy in dentistry shows biocompatibility and aids in remineralization of carious teeth. It effectively treats infections and periodontal disease, while also preventing plaque formation.
Area of Science:
- Dental applications of ozone therapy.
- Biocompatible treatments in dentistry.
Background:
- Ozone is used in dentistry in various forms: ozonated oils, ozonated water, and gaseous ozone.
- The biocompatibility of ozone in all dental specialties is well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diverse applications of ozone in various dental specialties.
- To highlight ozone's therapeutic potential in restorative and surgical dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ozone applications in dentistry.
- Synthesis of evidence on ozone's efficacy and safety.
Main Results:
- Ozone promotes remineralization of early carious lesions.
- It is effective as an intracanal irrigant in endodontics and for treating oral infections like herpes virus and osteonecrosis.
- Ozone serves as an adjunct in periodontal disease management and inhibits plaque formation.
Conclusions:
- Ozone therapy offers a versatile and biocompatible approach to numerous dental conditions.
- Its applications range from caries management and endodontics to periodontal therapy and infection control.
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