The impact of ozone treatment on enamel physical properties

Celiberti, Paula; Pazera, Pawel; Lussi, Adrian (2006). The impact of ozone treatment on enamel physical properties. American journal of dentistry, 19(1), pp. 67-72. Cordova, Tenn.: Mosher & Linder

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PURPOSE: To assess the effects of the highly reactive molecule of ozone on sound enamel physical properties and its effects on sealing ability. METHODS: The effect of ozone on sealant tag length, microleakage and unfilled area proportion were evaluated on intact and prepared sound molar fissures. Microhardness, contact angle and acid resistance tests were performed on ground sound smooth surfaces. The samples were treated with ozone for 40 seconds (HealOzone). Control samples were treated with air (modified HealOzone) or left untreated. RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was observed between the control and ozone treated samples in all tests. Prepared fissures exhibited no unfilled areas and a statistically significantly lower microleakage compared to intact fissures. Ozone was shown to dehydrate enamel and consequently enhance its microhardness, which was reversible.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Medicine > Department of Orthodontics
04 Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Medicine > Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry

UniBE Contributor:

Pazera, Pawel, Lussi, Adrian

ISSN:

0894-8275

Publisher:

Mosher & Linder

Language:

English

Submitter:

Eveline Carmen Schuler

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:48

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 14:15

PubMed ID:

16555661

Web of Science ID:

000236018600015

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/20043 (FactScience: 3125)

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