O-Zone Dentistry: Minimally Invasive Dental Care for the Modern Practice

Ozone gas has a high oxidation potential and is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. It is highly valued for various effects, such as antimicrobial, analgesic, immune-stimulating etc. on biological systems. These mechanisms of action supported with a lot of case reports and scientific studies allow using it in different fields of medicine. This review is an attempt to summarize different modalities of ozone application in dentistry. The exposition of molecular mechanisms of ozone further benefits practical function in dentistry. Further studies are necessary to standardize indications and treatment protocols of this promising medical agent.