Oral Surgeons and Dentists
Key Benefits for Dental/Oral Surgery Patients
1. Enhanced Wound Healing
Significantly accelerates healing of surgical sites
Promotes formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis)
Research shows faster tissue regeneration in the oral cavity
Particularly beneficial for complex oral surgeries and extractions
2. Treatment of Osteoradionecrosis
Highly effective in treating radiation-induced jaw bone damage
Studies show significant success rates in bone healing
Helps prevent bone deterioration in at-risk patients
Essential therapy for patients who received radiation to head/neck
3. Management of Dental Infections
Improves effectiveness of antibiotics
Helps combat anaerobic bacteria common in oral infections
Research demonstrates faster resolution of severe infections
Particularly valuable for deep tissue infections
4. Support for Dental Implant Success
Improves osseointegration of dental implants
Reduces risk of implant failure in compromised patients
Enhances bone formation around implants
Especially beneficial in previously irradiated tissue
5. Treatment of Osteomyelitis
Effective in treating bone infections in the jaw
Promotes healing in cases resistant to conventional therapy
Reduces need for surgical intervention in some cases
Improves blood supply to infected bone
HBOT in Dental & Oral Surgery: Research & Applications
Specific Research Support
Studies show up to 85% success rate in treating osteoradionecrosis when HBOT is used
Research indicates significantly reduced healing time for extraction sites
Clinical trials demonstrate improved implant success rates in compromised patients
Multiple studies confirm enhanced antibiotic effectiveness when combined with HBOT
Important Clinical Applications
Pre-surgical preparation for high-risk patients
Post-surgical recovery enhancement
Management of complicated infections
Treatment of failed dental procedures
Support for reconstructive oral surgery
HBOT: Key Considerations & Limitations
Considerations and Limitations
Treatment protocols must be individualized
Not all dental patients require HBOT
Cost and availability can be limiting factors
Should be used as part of comprehensive treatment plan
Requires proper medical screening and clearance