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  • Dentistry
  • Oral Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Dental infections, stemming from caries, necrosis, trauma, or periodontal disease, can lead to severe oral tissue complications.
  • Common symptoms include pain, fever, and swelling, necessitating timely intervention.
  • While surgical and endodontic treatments are primary, antibiotic therapy is frequently employed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications for antibiotic therapy in dental practice.
  • To discuss commonly used antibiotics by pharmacologic class.
  • To examine antibiotic safety during pregnancy and childhood.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of antibiotic use in dentistry.
  • Analysis of pharmacologic classes of commonly prescribed antibiotics.
  • Evaluation of antibiotic safety profiles for specific patient populations.

Main Results:

  • Antibiotics are vital for odontogenic and non-odontogenic infections, local/focal infections, and prophylaxis.
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated for immunocompromised patients, those with infective endocarditis, metabolic disorders, or prosthetic joints.
  • Inadequate antibiotic prescription rates (around 12%) highlight the need for better guidelines to mitigate bacterial resistance and adverse effects.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing comprehensive guidelines for antibiotic prescription in dentistry is essential.
  • Optimizing antibiotic use can reduce risks of bacterial resistance, hypersensitivity, and other adverse effects.
  • Understanding appropriate antibiotic selection is critical for effective dental infection management, especially in vulnerable groups.