Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research


Review Article

Year: 2017 | Month: March | Volume: 2 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 8-10

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A New Era in Dentistry

Dr.Amit Mani1, Dr.Shubhangi Mani2, Dr.Amola Patil3, Dr.AsawariLawande3

1Professor & HOD, 2Professor, Department of Orthodontics, 3Post-Graduate student, Department of Periodontology, Rural Dental College, Loni.

Corresponding author: Dr Amola Patil

ABSTRACT

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a rapidly developing treatment modality in various fields of dentistry. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) includes therapeutic administration of 100% oxygen under pressure, which has a deleterious effect on anaerobic microorganisms responsible for periodontal diseases. This review article focuses on the historical background, mechanism of action, applications & contraindications in the field of dentistry.

Key words: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, periodontitis, osteoradionecrosis

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