Dentistry - curozone

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Alexander Vasserman DDS

2005-02-12, 1:30 pm

The ozone machine works.
after 40 seconds per site and 1 month later caries which gave the
explorer a stick becomes rock solid 8/10 times.
The dentin can be bonded to without problems and this was tested.
Although the company claims the ozone penetrates 4mm into dentin,
realistically it is only 2mm.
It also is affective against apthous ulcers and herpies. The pain
associated with these lesions goes away after 2-3 days.
Recommended cost is similar to a composite filling.

I can't go into how I know this because of legal concerns.

The chemistry behind this has to do with oxidation inside the dentinal
tubules and killing of strep mutans by creating an alkaline environment
inside the tubules. The exact mechanism has not been documented and is
poorly understood at this time.
If you are treating a tooth you want to place a very crappy leaky
temporary filling so that reminiralization can occur.
The machine is being used in CANADA by a handful of dentists who can
afford to spend the big bucks. George Freedman in Toronto being one of
them. He is also a big name but then again he will buy any new toy just
for marketing
It looks like the cost of the machine in the US will be $28k US due to
the delays by the FDA.
I was told that in CANADA the cost of the machine can be negociated to
$24K CANADIAN. I guess they had to put up with less crap.
The machine is actually made in California but is sold for export only.

Despite all of this I am not going to spend that kind of money for a
$50-$350 ozone generator(made in China) inside this unit.
The good news about this ozone thing is that it is great for
replenishing the ozone layer and having that fresh smell in your
office. Although I've seen it eat through latex gloves since the gas is
very corrosive and therefore precautions need to be made.

letsconnect

2005-02-12, 1:30 pm

Does anyone know when FDA clearance is expected? And - is it marketed
as curozone or healozone in Canada?

Dr Steve

2005-02-12, 1:30 pm

> The ozone machine works.
> after 40 seconds per site and 1 month later caries which gave the
> explorer a stick becomes rock solid 8/10 times.
> The dentin can be bonded to without problems and this was tested.
> Although the company claims the ozone penetrates 4mm into dentin,
> realistically it is only 2mm.
> It also is affective against apthous ulcers and herpies. The pain
> associated with these lesions goes away after 2-3 days.
> Recommended cost is similar to a composite filling.
>
> I can't go into how I know this because of legal concerns.

That goes a long way to making me feel confident in the preceding remarks.

Alexander Vasserman DDS

2005-02-12, 1:31 pm

Krzysztof

You say you own the machine? How long does it take to eat through a
latex glove ie if you wrap one side of the glove over the handpiece
tip???

Aparently nitrile gloves will not deteriorate possibly vinyl as well
but latex gloves, latex rubber dam will break down.

Also what are your thoughts about using the gas as an antimicrobial in
periodontal pockets, endo, and ozonating water for rinsing?

Also does it do anything to decalcified enamel or do you still need to
remove it??

Thanks.
Alex

Polanowski wrote:
> Hi
>
> In my country the marketing supporting Healzone was very agressive
and
> strong They(kavo) wanted to charged 18000-20000 Euro for it!!
> They gave for couple clinic this machine for testing
> I am pretty sure They didnt sell any of this machine in this country.
>
> The reason is -- it is only additional method !! doesnt worth this
price .
>
> regards
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