Ozone Therapy in Dentistry

Yıl 2013, Cilt: 22 Sayı: 1, 45 - 54, 01.03.2013

Ramachandran Sudarshan G Sree Vijayabala

Öz

With the advancements in the field of dentistry, new treatment protocols are budding day by day to combat human ailments in a much natural better and simpler way. One such advancement is the application of ozone in dentistry. Ozone is a natural element protects us from ultraviolet rays. It has several properties including analgesics, immunostimulant and antimicrobial properties. In Dentistry its uses are abundance from gingival diseases, infection control, temporomandibular disorders, radiation and chemotherapy induced mucositis, lichen planus etc. Researchers believe that this therapy is in state of equilibrium with benefit and drawback. This review throws light on the history, properties, methods of administration, uses in the field of medicine and dentistry, toxicity, contraindications of ozone.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ozone therapy, alternative medicine, dentistry

Diş Hekimliğinde Ozon Terapisi

Öz

Diş hekimliğindeki gelişmelere paralel olarak insanlardaki hastalıklarla başetmek için çeşitli alternatif doğal ve basit çözümler üretilmiştir. Ozon terapisinin dişhekimliğinde kullanımı bu yöndeki uygulamalardan biridir. Ozon insanları ultraviole ışınlarından koruyan doğal bir elmenttir. Analjezik, immun sistemi uyarıcı ve antimikrobiyal birçok özelliği bulunmaktadır. Diş hekimliğinde gingival hastalıklarda, enfeksiyon kontrolünde, temporomandibular hatsalıklarda, radyasyon ve kemoterapiye bağlı mukozitte, liken planusta kullanım alanı bulmuştur. Araştırmacılar bu terapi yönteminin yarar-zarar oranının dengeli olduğunu bildirmişlerdir. Bu yazıda ozon terapisinin tarihçesi, özellikleri, uygulama yöntemleri, tıpta ve dış hekimliğinde kullanım alanları, toksisitesi, kontrendikasyonları gözden geçirilmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ozon terapisi, alternatif tıp, diş hekimliği

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