Dental procedures carry a high risk of infection transmission: aerosols from turbine handpieces, contact with blood and saliva, large numbers of patients daily. Ozonation provides rapid and effective office disinfection, as well as therapeutic applications.
In addition to room disinfection, ozone is actively used therapeutically: treatment of carious cavities, periodontal disease treatment, root canal disinfection. Ozone therapy is a recognized field of modern dentistry.
Ozone applications in dentistry
- Office disinfection between patient visits
- Final office treatment at end of workday
- Cleaning of water supply systems in dental units
- Ozone therapy: caries treatment without drilling
- Root canal treatment
- Periodontal disease treatment
- Disinfection of removable prostheses
Dental office disinfection
Ozonation allows rapid office disinfection during technical breaks between patients. In 15-20 minutes, ozone destroys pathogens on all surfaces and in the air.
| Treatment type | Concentration | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between patients | 5-10 mg/m³ | 15-20 min | After each visit |
| Lunch break | 10-15 mg/m³ | 30-40 min | Daily |
| End of workday | 15-20 mg/m³ | 60 min | Daily |
| After infectious patient | 20-30 mg/m³ | 60-90 min | As indicated |
Ozone therapy in dentistry
Therapeutic use of ozone in dentistry is one of the most developed fields of ozone therapy. Ozone has pronounced bactericidal, antiviral and fungicidal effects.
Caries treatment
At early stages, ozone destroys bacteria and stops caries development without drilling
Canal treatment
Ozonated water and gas for root canal disinfection before filling
Periodontitis treatment
Ozone treatment of periodontal pockets reduces inflammation and destroys pathogens
Wound healing
Accelerated healing after tooth extraction, implantation, surgical interventions
| Indication | Method | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Initial caries | Gas 40-60 sec on lesion | Remineralization, process stop |
| Deep caries | Gas + ozonated water | Cavity sterilization before filling |
| Pulpitis | Ozonated water in canal | Inflammation relief |
| Periodontitis | Gas in pockets + irrigation | 80% reduction in bleeding |
| Stomatitis | Ozonated water, rinses | Healing in 3-5 days |
Water supply system treatment
Biofilms — bacterial colonies including Legionella and Pseudomonas — form in dental unit pipelines. Ozonated water effectively destroys biofilms and disinfects the system.
- Flushing ozonated water (2-3 mg/L) through system at end of day
- Biofilm destruction on inner pipeline surfaces
- Tank and filter disinfection
- Improved water quality for irrigation
Benefits for dental clinics
- Rapid office turnover — disinfection during breaks
- Cross-infection prevention between patients
- No chemical odors after treatment — patient comfort
- Additional service — ozone therapy as modern treatment method
- Compliance with dental clinic sanitary requirements
- Reduced costs for disinfectants