Ozone (O3) is nature’s antiseptic par excellence.
Ozone General
It is an allotropic form of oxygen(allotropy: property of some simple substances to have different atomic or molecular structures). The ozone molecule is composed of three oxygen atoms, formed by the dissociation of the two atoms that make up oxygen gas. Each oxygen atom released binds to another gaseous oxygen molecule (O2), forming ozone molecules (O3). At ambient temperature and pressure, ozone is a gas that gives off strong odors and is generally colorless, but in high concentrations it can turn slightly bluish. The blue color of the sky is due to the atmospheric ozone layer. If O3 is breathed in large quantities and in high concentrations, it can cause eye or throat irritation. Ozone is produced naturally by the action of solar radiation on oxygen in the air. On beaches, in summer, the long hours of sunshine produce a concentration of O3 on the seashore. This is the reason for many passing summer tracheitis among bathers.
O3 for healing practices in dentistry
Ozone is a highly unstable allotropic oxygen molecule. Once produced it splits into O2 and a free oxygen radical which is oxidative. It is this oxidative capacity that scientists have harnessed as a curative. The oxidative capacity of ozone is the reason for its use in dentistry in order to attack the gram-negative germs that cause periodontal and peri-implant pathology. The high instability of the ozone molecule makes its use clinical, producing the ozonization of oxygen by voltaic discharge and taking advantage of the immediate action of the ozone molecule on anaerobes before their dissolution. We think of the use of ozone in dentistry as a natural and healthy method to improve the practice.
Laboratory research
Prior to the introduction of ozone in the clinic, we conducted some laboratory tests. We have focused our laboratory research on the practice of two analyses:
- Bactericidal action of ozone on biological cultures, where we demonstrated the bactericidal efficacy of ozone against pathogenic germs commonly found in the oral environment.
- Harmlessness of ozone on dental materials: dentin and enamel. We demonstrate, by application of O3 and subsequent analysis of the samples with optical and electron microscopy, the harmlessness of ozone on dental materials, enamel and dentin.
The application of ozone O3 in dentistry
After long laboratory and clinical research, we have focused the preferential use of ozone qualities in dentistry in two areas or specialties:
Hygiene and periodontics
The methodical projection of ozone gas in the gingivoperiodontal sulcus after the usual actions of scaling and hygiene achieves an oxygenation of the area that favors the establishment of saprophytic aerobic germs and therefore useful for periodontal biology and health. At the same time, ozonation eliminates gram-negative pathogenic germs that cause periodontal disease. periodontal disease. The on-site manufacture of ozone mouthwash in the same dental office will help the patient through the practice of in-office rinses.
Oral Medicine: canker sores, ulcers and aphthosis
The pain of canker sores, ulcers and aphthosis has its origin in the acidosis that pathogenic germs produce on the wound. The projection of ozone gas on these mucous affections eliminates the pathogenic germs, thus ceasing the acidosis and the pain produced by the acids. The consequence of this action is the almost immediate analgesia and the trophic effect. As O3 eliminates pathogenic germs, it facilitates rapid non-infectious biological healing(trophism). We use in our practice from the beginning ozone gas of very low breathable concentration and without any side effect.
Conclusions on the use of ozone in dentistry
The use of ozone in dentistry has shown remarkable efficacy in hygiene, periodontics and oral medicine. O3 is an effective therapeutic element of continuous use in our daily practice.
Col. NO. 46000921 – Illustrious Official College of Odontologists and Stomatologists of Valencia
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Founder Ilzarbe Clinic
