CARDINAL DECISION FOR AN ENDODONTIST TO MAKE: IS NOT ONLY, IN WHICH INFECTION TO USE ANTIBIOTIC, BUT WHETHER TO USE ONE AT ALL?

Abstract

Antibiotics are used in dentistry to treat an existing infection therapeutically or to prevent an infection prophylactically. They are cardinal in the management and prophylaxis of infection in patients at risk of experiencing microbial disease. Endodontics is the field of choice where antibiotics are used extensively. In addition, they are used to aid the host defences in the elimination of remaining bacteria. Most frequently, antibiotics are used and misused by dentists themselves. Dentists need to update the occurent knowledge of pharmacology, pertaining to antibiotics and its indications in dental office. The present communication highlights the relative contraindications of antibiotics for an endodontist in routine dental practice.

 

KEY WORDS: Antibiotic, Endodontic Pain, Odontogenic, Prophylaxis