Hyperbaric Oxygen as a Therapeutic Approach in Periodontitis
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Periodontitis is an infectious disease caused primarily by pathogenic bacteria. 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 explains on the role of HBOT as a therapeutic measure for individual with periodontal diseases.
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Rohi Rashid
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