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[Bacteremia after periodontal procedures].

J R Maestre1, M Mateo, P Sánchez

  • 1Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Gómez Ulla, Madrid. jmaever@oc.mde.es

Revista Espanola De Quimioterapia : Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Quimioterapia
|September 17, 2008
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Periodontal procedures like scaling can cause bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) in most patients with periodontitis. This highlights the importance of antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent potential systemic complications.

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Published on: May 9, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine and Periodontology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Bacteremia is a common occurrence following dental and oral surgical procedures.
  • Periodontal disease may influence the prevalence and types of bacteria causing bacteremia.
  • Periodontal disease is increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for systemic health issues.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the frequency of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in the bloodstream after scaling and root planing.
  • To assess the impact of periodontal treatment on the incidence of bacteremia in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Summary:

  • A study involving 13 patients with generalized chronic periodontitis found no bacteremia pre-treatment.
  • Following full-mouth scaling, bacteremia occurred in 76.9% of patients.
  • Anaerobic bacteria, including Prevotella spp., Micromonas micros, and Fusobacterium nucleatum, were the predominant microorganisms detected.

Impact:

  • Periodontal procedures can induce bacteremia, posing a risk for systemic complications.
  • Findings underscore the critical role of antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing bacteremia and associated systemic risks after periodontal treatment.