Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Ozone-Boon in Dentistry

1Professor & Head, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India

2Reader, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Antarmayee Panigrahi e-mail: antarmayee.pani@gmail.com

Online published on 27 March, 2020.

Abstract

Since the knowledge of extensive array of actions of ozone, it has been proposed to be used in dentistry owing to its antimicrobial, antiseptic, healing property and considerable biocompatibility. There have been scattered reports of cases and trials but still lacks enough data to compile recommendations. This review presents with its chemical and biological actions of ozone and its different uses in dentistry in every field.

Keywords

Ozone, Bactericidal, Dentistry