The Basics of Ozone Therapy
This molecule is responsible for ozone's mechanism of action
What is a hydroxyl radical
A 2020 pediatric study found ozone therapy was comparable to what existing method of disinfection
What is chlorhexidine
In the study conducted by Ramzy et al. (2005), Ozone water has mainly showed a significant decrease in this certain parameter
What is bacterial count
Location in the TMJ where ozone is injected
What is the superior joint space
There is greatest concern about ozone being applied in this form
What is gaseous ozone
There are three systems responsible for production of ozone. _ and _ are two of them.
What are coronal discharge, ultraviolet, or cold plasma systems
Ozone can be used in lesions with up to this severity
What is pulpal involvement
Ozone improves periodontal health via a dual mechanism of action as it has these two therapeutic effects.
What is analgesic and anti-inflammatory
This is a non-invasive method of ozone therapy for the TMJ
What is transdermal
This ozone generating device was deemed to be unsafe in a study by Millar and Hodson in 2007
What is Ozi-Cure
This German-Swiss chemist was best known for inventing the fuel cell and is known as "The father of ozone therapy."
Who is Christian Friedrich
In a 2021 study, in addition to less root canals, ozone therapy was associated with less of this
What is post operative pain
This is the second least affected pathogenic periodontal pathogen by ozone therapy
Doğan et al (2014) and Daif (2012) found ozone therapy to be more effective at treating TMD than this
What is medication
These are present in the body and protect from the free radicals that ozone generates
What are antioxidants