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Modulating the periodontal wound microenvironment through oxygen therapy: a narrative review on the biological basis, clinical applications and future perspectives.

The Saudi dental journal · Basudan AM · 2026-09-17

Topical oxygen-releasing products show promise as an adjunct to standard periodontal wound care, offering benefits in postoperative healing and patient comfort, though many outcomes were comparable to conventional treatments like chlorhexidine.

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