Ozone can be delivered as a gas, dissolved in water, or incorporated into oils. Each form has specific clinical applications. For many dental procedures, however, ozonated water offers important practical and safety advantages because it combines ozone's oxidative properties with the familiar handling characteristics of water.
Property
Ozone Gas
Ozonated Water
Ozonated Oils
Easy to apply
Moderate
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Airborne ozone exposure
Higher
Very Low
None
Residue after use
None
None
Oil remains until removed
Immediate use
Excellent
Excellent
Best for prolonged topical contact
Suitable for irrigation
No
Yes
No
Suitable for rinsing
No
Yes
No
Environmental impact
Very low
Very low
Very low
Leaves chemical residues
No
No
No
Dissolving ozone into water allows clinicians to deliver it directly to the treatment area while minimizing the amount of ozone released into the surrounding air.
Because most of the ozone is dissolved into water instead of being delivered as free gas, ozonated water helps reduce inhalation exposure for both clinicians and patients.
Freshly generated ozonated water delivers dissolved ozone at the point of use, where it can react immediately. Since ozone naturally decomposes over time, on-demand generation helps maximize the available dissolved ozone.
After reacting, ozone naturally converts back into oxygen, leaving no persistent chemical disinfectant residues.
Only oxygen and water remain after ozone has decomposed.
AQUAZONE and AQUAZONE P are designed to generate fresh ozone on demand and immediately dissolve it into water. This approach offers:
Controlled delivery
Freshly generated ozone at the point of use
Reduced airborne ozone compared with free-gas application
No chemical residues
Simple and familiar irrigation technique
Environmentally responsible operation
For these reasons, ozonated water is widely regarded as one of the most practical and safest methods of delivering ozone for many dental applications, while recognizing that ozone gas and ozonated oils continue to have important roles in specific clinical situations.