Ozone Therapy in Periodontology

Abstract

Ozone is a strong oxidant and an effective antimicrobial agent. Ozone therapy has been successfully applied in the treatment of various diseases in medicine and dentistry for many years. Ozone has antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, metabolic and biosynthesis-enhancing effects. In this review, the use of ozone in periodontology is evaluated along with past studies.