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The use of ozone in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery: a
review.
University Clinic for Reconstructive Surgery,
Department of Cranio- and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital
Basel, Switzerland. sstuebinger@uhbs.ch
Ozone has been successfully used in medicine because
of its microbiologic properties for more than 100 years. Its
bactericide, virucide, and fungicide effects are based on its strong
oxidation effect with the formation of free radicals as well as its
direct destruction of almost all microorganisms. In addition, ozone has
a therapeutic effect that facilitates wound healing and improves the
supply of blood. For medical purposes, ozone may be applied as a gas or
dissolved in water. Despite the advantages that the therapeutic use of
ozone offers, reservations remain in terms of its application in the
oral and maxillofacial area. Particularly, the gaseous application of
ozone is critically evaluated because of its possible side effects on
the respiratory system. The objective of this article is to provide an
overview of the current applications of ozone in dentistry and oral
surgery. Research was based on peer-reviewed sources found through a
Medline/PubMed search and other textbooks, reviews, and journals.
PMID: 16683682 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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