Ozonated Liquids in Dental Practice – A Review

Abstract: In Part 4 of Ozonated Liquids in Dental Practice, the chemistry of ozone with plant oils is examined. There is a new interest in ozone in gaseous form and ozone dissolved in plant and vegetable extracts, where it forms ozonoids. These ozonoids are used in the medical, pharmaceutical industries and in general health care. The use of ozone gas, ozonated plant and vegetable extracts has been researched in various countries. These extracts meet the current trends demanded by consumers towards a more natural and holistic approach to health care. Consumers are keen to avoid the need for animal testing which is regarded as barbaric in the 21 Century despite the understanding that such tests as required for safety issues. This belief by animal welfare groups and the general public has to be balanced with research to show potential toxicity and emergence of microbiological resistance. Ozone gas and ozonoids offer good anti-microbial activity, show no tendency to produce micro-biological resistance, and show no harm to the patient or operator.