Treatment with ozone before sealing pits and fissures
Journal Title: Medicine in Evolution - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
Carious lesions frequently appear on occlusal surfaces, and their progression can be rapid. Pit and fissure sealants are safe and effective in preventing dental caries. Ozone is a very good alternative and/or an additional disinfectant for standard antiseptics, due to its undeniable disinfection power over other antiseptics. By applying ozone, 99.9% of bacteria present in carious lesions are inactivated, and proteins that affect remineralization are destroyed in seconds. By early detection of fissures and superficial caries, it is even possible to heal them completely, thus maintaining the integrity of the dental structures. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of ozone treatment on microorganisms located at the pit and fissure level, which most often prevents adhesion of the sealing material to the dental surface, thus leading to the loss of sealing and then to the continuation of the carious process deep inside dental tissues. For this study, a total of twenty 20 children were selected, showing permanent molars and premolars and who did not have carious lesions of cavities. Patients were divided into two groups: the first group of ten patients, on whom 27 sealing operations were performed after having brushed their teeth professionally and cleaned them with Healozone, and the second group of ten patients on whom a number of 25 sealing operations were performed after the teeth had been cleaned only by professional brushing. Patients were asked to come back in 6 and 12 months after sealing to verify their integrity. Comparing the results obtained from the 12-month study, it was found that within Group 1, retention and integrity of the seals are far superior to those in Group 2. As a result of this study, it can be said that ozone has a beneficial role in maintaining the sealing of pits and fissures for a longer period of time, thoroughly cleaning them and thus ensuring better adherence between the dental surface and the sealing material used.
Authors and Affiliations
Jumanca D. , Matichescu A. , Galuscan A. , Podariu A. C. , Oancea R. , Sava-Rosianu R. , Rusu L. C.
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