Ozone therapy a new vista in dentistry: integrated review

Med Gas Res. 2020 Oct-Dec;10(4):189-192. doi: 10.4103/2045-9912.304226.

Abstract

Application of ozone in oral care comes as new and alternative treatment modality in dentistry. The impact of biological and digital information leads to use of ozone application by various means for numerous treatment options in oral cavity. Ozone is a form of oxygen, which has an effective role in management of oral diseases. This review mainly emphasizes on utility of ozone in oral health care management. Its therapeutic potential and its clinical application in oral pathologies, periodontology, endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, wound healing, tooth mineralization as treatment choice are reviewed.

Keywords: antimicrobial; dentistry; immune stimulating; ozone; tooth remineralization; wound healing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dentistry*
  • Humans
  • Ozone / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Ozone