Ozone and its Clinical Applications-A Boon for Advanced Dentistry Bhatia Vishwas, Assistant Professor, Bhatia Garima, Lecturer Department of Prosthodontics, Crown-bridge and Oral Implantology, Eklavya Dental College And Hospital, Gurgaon – Jaipur Highway, Kotputli, Rajasthan, India Online published on 26 February, 2013. Abstract Ozone (O3) is a gas with a characteristic, penetrating odour that is present in small amounts in atmospheric air. Ozone molecules are composed of three oxygen atoms and present naturally in the upper layer of atmosphere in abundance as long as sun is shining. Ozone has a wide application in dentistry which includes treatment of carious lesions, root canal disinfection, wound healing impairments after surgical interventions, plaque control, disinfection of dentures etc. There are certain limitations also, which is because of the scarcity of randomized double-blind clinical controlled trials.The aim of this article is to give an insight into the various uses of ozone therapy and its current clinical applications thereby proving to be a boon for advanced dentistry. Top Keywords Ozone, Ozone Therapy, Oxidation, Caries. Top |