Effects of Ozone Therapy as an Adjunct to Periodontal Treatment

This randomized, placebo controlled, split-mouth clinical study trial evaluates the effects of Ozone therapy on clinical and biochemical parameters. Total of 20 participants completed the study . Periodontal parameters were evaluated at baseline and 3 months following periodontal therapy. All participants were treated non-surgically. Topical gaseous ozone was applied into periodontal pockets. Gingival crevicular fluid pentraxin-3 (PTX-3), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) were evaluated.