Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 9

Issue : Issue 2

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Dr. Poonam D Rai.
drpoonamm.singh@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Three oxygen atoms constitute to form a tri-atomic molecule of ozone.. It  has an internal steric hindrance that prevents it from forming a triangular structure. Ozone is derived from the Greek word “Ozein” which means odorant. As it is naturally in the atmosphere and it surrounds the earth at an altitude between 50,000 and 100,000 feet it has defensive role in earth’s ecological harmony .  It protects the living organisms from ultraviolet rays. Dentist Dr. Fish  ,a Swiss dentist used ozone either as gas or ozonated water in his practice to aid in disinfection and wound healing in dental surgeries. The main Antimicrobial properties of the ozone is the main reason for its use in dentistry. Ozone is almost used in all aspects of dentistry. There are enough evidence of ozone biocompatibility, and effectiveness in removing the microorganisms from dental unit water lines, the oral cavity, and dentures. Ozone therapy is more in contrast to the present conventional therapeutic modalities as it is a minimally invasive and conservative approach, quite inexpensive, painless therapy which increases the acceptability and compliance of patient with minimal adverse effects. Ozone therapy has a wide range of applications in almost every field of dentistry. Its unique properties includes biosynthetic actions,antimicrobial, detoxicating, immunostimulant, analgesic, antihypnotic and  bioenergetic.

Keywords: Dental therapy, ozone, periodontal disease.