New Hope for Faster Jaw Healing After Tooth Extractions: Ozone Therapy Shows Promise
Getting a tooth pulled is never fun, and for some people, it carries the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This is when the jawbone doesn’t heal properly after an extraction. MRONJ is primarily associated with the use of bone-modifying agents with antiresorptive and/or antiangiogenic activities, which are administered to cancer and osteometabolic patients Researchers are looking for ways to improve healing and reduce MRONJ risk. A new study published in Oral Diseases titled “Reduction of MRONJ risk after exodontia by virtue of ozone infiltration: A randomized clinical trial” written by Olga Di Fede and published on May 29, 2024, explores a promising approach: using a gaseous oxygen-ozone mixture after a tooth extraction. Study shows ozone therapy speeds up healing The study involved 117 patients (27 male and 90 female) at risk of MRONJ. Half received standard care … Read more