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[Bacteremia following tooth extractions]
Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|September 1, 1976
Summary
Dental extractions frequently cause bacteremia (bacteria in the blood), increasing endocarditis risk. Penicillin is the preferred antibiotic, and local anesthesia is recommended to minimize post-extraction bacterial levels.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology