Ozonioterapia na odontologia

Abstract

Ozone is a natural compound that contains 3 oxygen atoms and it has been used within the health area since the First World War. It has several beneficial effects such as antibacterial, anti-hypoxic, immune modulator, analgesic, high oxidative power, etc. Due to such effects, ozone therapy can be used in several areas of dentistry, such as wound healing, caries, gingivitis and periodontitis, osteonecrosis of the jaw, postoperative pain, tooth whitening, temporomandibular disorders, among others. The objective of this study was to carry out a literature review to highlight the use and benefits of ozone in Dentistry, especially in oral surgery. To develop this work, a literature search was conducted based on peerreviewed sources (MEDLINE®/PUBMED), in addition to a Google Scholar search, with an emphasis on the last 20 years. The following descriptors were used: “Ozone AND Dentistry”, “Ozone AND Oral Surgery”, “Ozone AND Third molar”. No specific exclusion criteria was used. Cross-references were also used. Although the positive effects of ozone have been known for more than a hundred years, the absence of protocols requires the performance of new well-designed, and conducted research, following strict methodological criteria. In view of the research carried out, it is possible to suggest that the level of scientific evidence of ozone therapy in oral surgery is not high, there are many inconsistencies in the methodologies of the studies, which invalidate their results.