OS EFEITOS DA OZONIOTERAPIA NA DESINFECÇÃO DOS CANAIS RADICULARES COMPARADO E ASSOCIADO A OUTROS MÉTODOS DE DESINFECÇÃO: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The complexity of the anatomy of root canals represents a challenge in the process of disinfection and sanitization of the periapex, in endodontic therapy, since dentin walls are not touched by the instrument during mechanical preparation, which can lead to the persistence of microorganisms inducing maintenance of periradicular lesions. Therefore, in endodontic therapy, there is a need to complement the mechanical instrumentation step using irrigating solutions with antimicrobial potential, but with biologically compatible characteristics to the periapical tissue. The search for an ideal irrigation solution is the subject of several worldwide researches. Currently, studies that incorporate ozone in the disinfection of the root canal system have been promising, due to its biological characteristics, capacity and antimicrobial capacity, favoring the long-term prognosis of endodontics. OBJECTIVE: Aims to review the literature on the individual use of ozone and its associations in endodontic treatment. METHODOLOGY: 27 articles were selected in the databases: Bireme, LILACS, SciELO, Medline, Pubmed and BVS. With search terms: Root Canal Irrigants; Ozone (Ozone); Root Canal (Dental Pulp). DISCUSSION: The antimicrobial effect of ozone results from the oxidation of microbial cell components, justifying it as a new option for an irrigating agent with antimicrobial action. However, studies show that the individual use of ozone as an irrigating solution is not fully effective. CONCLUSION: Ozone is promising when used as an adjunct to chemical-mechanical preparation in endodontic therapy. More research is needed to determine a clinical protocol.