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  • Oral Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

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  • Antibiotic overuse and resistance are global health issues impacting oral microbiota.
  • Odontogenic infections are often polymicrobial, leading to empirical antibiotic prescribing.
  • Broad-spectrum antibiotic use is increasing, even when not indicated for conditions like symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on antibiotic indications in endodontics.
  • To provide recommendations for antibiotic prescription in endodontic patients.
  • To address the challenge of antibiotic resistance in dental infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current scientific publications.
  • Analysis of antibiotic use in endodontic patient care.
  • Formulation of evidence-based recommendations for antibiotic prescribing.

Main Results:

  • Antibiotics are often overprescribed for localized endodontic infections where drainage is primary.
  • Adjunctive antibiotics are indicated for spreading infections, systemic involvement, or compromised patients.
  • Penicillin VK, amoxicillin, or clindamycin (for penicillin allergy) are recommended based on efficacy and safety.

Conclusions:

  • Judicious antibiotic use is crucial to combat resistance in endodontic treatment.
  • Prioritize drainage for localized infections; reserve antibiotics for specific indications.
  • Tailor antibiotic selection based on patient factors, infection severity, and resistance patterns.