Say Yes or No to Antibiotics During Endodontic Treatment- A Dilemma
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Antibiotics are commonly used in dental practice. Many dental practitioners prescribe the antibiotics to prevent possible development of pain and swelling. This is being done more out of tradition rather than any sound scientific base. This overuse of antibiotics which is leading to the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacterial strains is a global concern. Being an Endodontist or even a Dental Surgeon, it is imperative that one must stress the importance of appropriate endodontic intervention in all the involved cases, with oral antibiotic administration used only as an adjunct. Moreover, one must be aware of all the pros and cons of antibiotic therapy and of course, the very fact that whether they are needed or not in a particular case in the first place. The purpose of this paper is to enlighten the dental fraternity about the true rationale behind advocating the antibiotics during endodontic interventions.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Pradnya V. Bansode, Dr. Seema D. Pathak, Dr. M. B. Wavdhane, Dr. S. B. Khedgikar, Dr. Reshma Sakharkar
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