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A practical guide to antibiotic prophylaxis in restorative dentistry
1Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool.
Dental Update
|September 9, 1999
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to review the principles and practicalities of antibiotic prophylaxis in medically compromised patients who require restorative dentistry. Guidelines for the management of patients who are susceptible to infection are given. The importance of oral health and the rational use of both local and systemic antimicrobial prophylaxis is described.