Ozone therapy, a promising adjunct modality in the management of oral lichen planus: A review

Abstract

A chronic inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa with an unclear cause, oral lichen planus (OLP) affects 2% of the population. The management of OLP has been considered from a variety of therapeutic angles. It is difficult to utilize a single, set therapy approach since disease activity is changing. Due to the disease’s refractory nature, the currently available medicines are still unable to totally cure it. Because of its potent oxidizing properties and excellent antibacterial activity (against bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and protozoa), ozone therapy has attracted significant attention in the medical and dentistry fields. Studies have shown that low O3 concentrations promote cell defensive pathways without causing cell harm. Various forms of ozone such as ozonized water, gaseous ozone, and ozonized olive oil have been tried clinically to cure OLP. This paper presentation is review of all the forms of ozone therapy for the management of OLP.