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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
Ozone in Dentistry: A Review
Dr. Deepashri Arvind Tekam Dr. Ankita Khandelwal Dr. Rohit Koppalkar D Dr. Ankit Duparer. Pauravi Hegde
Pages: 364-369
DOI: .
Abstract
Ozone is a triatomic endothermic and thermodynamically highly instable oxygen compound. Gaseous and aqueous form of ozone was shown to be reliable and powerful antimicrobial agent against fungi, viruses, bacteria and protozoa. Ozone was widely appreciated as oxidant potential of which induces the damage of cell walls and cytoplasmic membranes of bacteria and fungi. 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. It can be therapeutically used in various clinical situations such as in oral pathologies, periodontal problems, endodontic infections, oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, wound healing, tooth mineralization etc. Application of ozone is painless, non-invasive in nature, and relative absence of discomfort increases its utilization. The objective of present literature of article is to provide a general review about the applications of ozone in dentistry
Keywords
Ozone, Dentistry, Application of Ozone, Ozonized oil
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