Periodontal application of ozone therapy

Abstract

The prevalence of periodontium-related problems has been rising globally, impacting individuals across various age groups. Hence, it is crucial for the medical fraternity to address the treatment and subsequently prioritize prevention of the same. Periodontal infections involve the invasion by various bacterial inhabitants deep within the healthy pockets, leading to progressive recession with bone loss and tooth mobility, resulting in periodontitis. Therefore, effective decontamination of periodontal pockets is of paramount importance. Ozone, a natural constituent of the earth’s atmosphere, has now revolutionized the field of medicine since its introduction. Due to its highly unstable and oxidizing form, its procurement and implementation of ozone were challenging initially. The recent advancement in technologies has made it possible to stabilize ozone, enabling comprehensive approaches to major ailments. This literature review intends to illustrate ozone therapy and its diversified application as an adjunct in surgical and nonsurgical periodontal therapies. Ozone therapy has proven its potentiality by promising faster tissue regeneration, aiding in wound healing to effectively decontaminate the pocket depths, resulting in a successful prognosis. The review explores diverse systems and products used for ozone generation across different modalities, with limitations of the same. Evidence provided in the literature will contribute to a better understanding of ozone therapy’s role in improving periodontal health and guide future research in this field.