Ozone dental therapy falls into the category of new treatment protocols in dentistry, yet ozone is not new at all. Ozone therapy is already a major treatment modality in Europe, South America and a number of other countries. What could be more natural since our own bodies produce ozone at the white-cell level to kill offending microorganisms? The ozone molecule is the most powerful agent that we can use on microorganisms. It is deadly to bacteria, viruses, and fungi, yet the more highly evolved human cells are not damaged by ozone in lower concentrations.
Dental ozone is used in a wide variety of areas –
Biofilm purging (Elimination of bacterial pathogens)
Periodontal pocket disinfection and osseous disinfection
Prevention of dental caries
Endodontic treatment
Tooth extraction
Tooth sensitivity
Temporomandibular joint treatment
Gum recession(exposed root surfaces)
Pain Control
Infection control
Accelerated healing
Tissue regeneration
Controlling halitosis(Bad breath)
Remineralization of tooth surface
Teeth whitening (Bleaching)