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Adding ozone therapy to scaling and root planing improves periodontal outcomes, particularly probing depth and gingival index.
Patients with chronic periodontitis experienced remarkable improvements in probing depth (PD) and gingival inflammation (gingival index, GI) when ozone therapy was added to conventional nonsurgical treatment, according to a new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
The goal was to explore the effectiveness of ozone therapy combined with scaling and root planing (SRP) for chronic periodontitis. The team searched PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and EMBASE databases for relevant trials. In total, 13 high-quality studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed via RevMan 5.4 and Stata 16.0 software. The methodological rigor of each study was determined with the aid of Cochrane Collaboration’s Risk of Bias tool.
The pooled results revealed that patients who received ozone therapy alongside SRP experienced markedly greater reductions in PD and GI when compared to those who received SRP with placebo. These findings suggest improved gum health and reduced inflammation in the ozone-treated group. However, the study found no pivotal differences in other key periodontal indicators, such as clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, and plaque index.
Importantly, the addition of ozone therapy did not lead to increased adverse effects, reinforcing its safety profile as a supportive treatment. Hence, ozone therapy, when used in conjunction with standard periodontal procedures, boosts clinical outcomes in chronic periodontitis—particularly in easing inflammation and pocket depth. While it may not impact all clinical parameters, the improvement in PD and GI makes ozone a noteworthy adjunct in periodontal care.
BMC Oral Health
Effects of ozone therapy as an adjuvant in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Jiaxuan Liu et al.
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