Original paper
Author
Mónica Corina Saravia Peña, Tania Cruz, Nepomuceno Saravia
Abstract
Background: Third molar extraction is currently a widely performed treatment for patients attending a dental office. Post-extraction healing is an aspect that has been tried to speed up using several previously studied agents. This research work is justified by seeking scientific validation for the use of ozone therapy in the post-surgical treatment of third molars to promote healing of the oral mucosa.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the application of ozonised 400ip oil as an adjuvant in healing and pain management after third molar extraction.
Methods: This is a mixed study. With an exploratory scope, the research is applied to phenomena that have not been widely investigated and there is an interest in examining their characteristics. Experimental design, using two groups, one control and one experimental.
Results: The use of ozonised oil was shown to promote a faster and more complete closure of the alveolus in comparison with natural healing, being a potential agent to be used as a post-surgical coadjuvant.
Conclusions The evaluation of the efficacy of the application of ozonated 400ip oil as an adjuvant in healing and pain management after third molar extraction has yielded promising results. The findings suggest that the use of this treatment may have a positive impact on the speed of healing of the post-surgical socket.
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