Ozone Therapy for Oral Palatal Ulcer in a Leukaemic Patient

  • Giacomo Oldoini Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
  • Giulia Ricci Frabattista Private practice, Liguria, Italy
  • Maria Saragoni Private practice, Liguria, Italy
  • Saverio Cosola Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
  • Enrica Giammarinaro Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
  • Anna Maria Genovesi Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
  • Simone Marconcini Tuscan Stomatologic Institute, Versilia General Hospital, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12890/2020_001406

Keywords

Ozone therapy, leukaemia, adjuvant therapy, oral ulcer, oral fungal infections, ozone, dentistry

Abstract

Chemotherapy usually causes complications affecting several tissues such as oral mucosa. In this case report, a soft palate oral ulcer caused by chemotherapy was treated by ozone gas. This kind of treatment is known for its antimicrobial, regenerative and analgesic proprieties. The results show a complete resolution of the lesion within 2 weeks of treatment. Ozone therapy demonstrates greater effectiveness with respect to this kind of oral lesion compared to traditional therapy. Considering this evidence, ozone therapy should be considered as a useful tool for the adjuvant therapy of oral complications in oncologic patients.

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    • Published: 2020-01-14

    Issue: Vol 7 No 2 (view)

    Section: Articles

    How to cite:
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    Oldoini G, Ricci Frabattista G, Saragoni M, Cosola S, Giammarinaro E, Genovesi AM, Marconcini S. Ozone Therapy for Oral Palatal Ulcer in a Leukaemic Patient. EJCRIM 2020;7 doi:10.12890/2020_001406.

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