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Published on: July 21, 2016
Pregnancy and lactation period: Which antibiotic and rinsing solutions?
Sandra Fatori Popovic1, Heinz-Theo Lübbers, Ursula von Mandach von Mandach
1Privatpraxis Zahnärzte Wiedikon Dr. Fatori and Partner, Zahnärztin and Ärztin, Zentralstrasse 2, Zürich, Switzerland.
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to show aspects of dental treatment in pregnancy. The reader should gain security in the election of the proper drugs for antibiotic therapy and rinsing solutions. Antibiotics as penicillins are the first choice in case of dental infections in pregnancy. In allergic patients, macrolides may be an alternative. Wound and mouth rinsing solutions containing chlorhexidine should be preferred in pregnancy. Ledermix(®) in endodontic treatment should be avoided in the pregnant woman. Solcoseryl(®) can be used for wound healing. Elective dental procedures should be postponed after delivery and after lactation period.
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