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Review
. 2012 Sep;2(9):749-54.
doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60222-6.

Indications of antibiotic prophylaxis in dental practice- review

C Ramu  1 , T V Padmanabhan
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Review

Indications of antibiotic prophylaxis in dental practice- review

C Ramu et al. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2012 Sep.

Abstract

Antibiotics are frequently used in dental practice. Clinical and bacteriological epidemiological factors determine the indications of antibiotics in dentistry. Antibiotics are used in addition to appropriate treatment to aid the host defences in the elimination of remaining bacteria. It is indicated when there is evidence of clinical sign involvement and spread of infection. Antibiotics are prescribed in dental practice for treating odontoge nic infections, non-odontogenic infections, as prophylaxis against focal and local infection. Special care needs to be addressed to patients with organ transplants, poorly controlled diabetes and pregnancy. Antibiotics should be used only as an adjunct to dental treatment and never alone as the first line of care. The present paper reviews the indications of antibiotics in dental practice.

Keywords: Antibiotic prophylaxis; Dental procedure; Odontogenic infection.

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