Application of Ozone and Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Surgical Complications: A Case Report

Abstract

The wound healing processes involve a complete healing of soft and hard tissues, the absence of abnormal clinical symptoms, and postoperative complications. When a wound present with impaired healing, a thorough examination is recommended to rule out or correct underlying local or systemic factors. The use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and Ozone applications have been proposed as an adjuvant therapy, in the treatment of wounds and postoperative complications such as alveolar osteitis, relieving painful symptoms and shortening healing times with positive results. This study shows a clinical case where both therapies were applied in a patient with soft tissue necrosis after an implant placement, with a bone grafting, and connective tissue grafting in the area of ​​the mandibular left second premolar. A two-phase treatment consisting of three sessions of photobiomodulation and three sessions of ozone therapy was applied obtaining positive results with a complete wound closure, maturation and formation of keratinized tissue and the patient reported no discomfort during the therapy and was pleased with the treatment. In conclusion, current evidence suggests that both LLLT and ozone represent promising therapeutic modalities for aiding to improve the wound healing and preventing or treating surgical complications in the oral cavity.