Ozone therapy, contributions for Veterinary Dentistry

Author(s)

Mariana Lage Marques

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Paulo.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia (FMVZ/SBD)
• Defense date: 2009-02-10

Examining board members

Marco Antonio Gioso; Léslie Maria Domingues Falqueiro; Fernando Ricardo Xavier da Silveira

• Advisor: Marco Antonio Gioso

Abstract

Ozone, the triatomic form of oxygen, has been widely studied over the years. With a very oxidative potential, acts against bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. The high instability, after a few minutes makes it return to the oxygen form. This is important because of the non residual effect on the environment. The ozone has also an immune modulating effect, stimulating the release of endogenous anti-oxidants and acts in the circulation system inducing to an increase on oxygen tissue levels. This research aimed to gather information about ozone, particularly the antimicrobial effect, raising the importance of the applications, aiming a possible use of the ozone in Veterinary Dentistry. Therefore, it is possible to conclude that the ozone therapy can be an important adjuvant to infectious diseases control, and can be used in different types of clinical applications. (AU)