Antimicrobial prophylaxis in dentistry

A Merlos; T Vinuesa; E Jané-Salas; J López-López; M Viñas

doi:10.1016/j.jgar.2014.05.007

Antimicrobial prophylaxis in dentistry

J Glob Antimicrob Resist. 2014 Dec;2(4):232-238. doi: 10.1016/j.jgar.2014.05.007. Epub 2014 Jul 15.

Authors

A Merlos¹, T Vinuesa², E Jané-Salas³, J López-López³, M Viñas⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dentistry, Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga s/n, 08907 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga s/n, 08907 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
² Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga s/n, 08907 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
³ Department of Dentistry, Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga s/n, 08907 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
⁴ Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, University of Barcelona, Feixa Llarga s/n, 08907 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address: mvinyas@ub.edu.

PMID: 27873681
DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2014.05.007

Abstract

Use of antibiotics both in humans and animals runs along with effects that can contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance. Although several available guidelines for antibiotic treatment have been published to date, clinical practice in dentistry and particularly in oral surgery is not free from controversies regarding antibiotic prophylaxis. Antibiotic coverage to prevent infectious endocarditis, joint prostheses infections or local infections requires a careful evaluation of the patient condition, associated risks and other aspects that could influence the decision. It is of great relevancy for oral surgeons and for dentists in general to know exactly what they are up against. Here we review the literature regarding prophylactic use of antimicrobials in dentistry.

Keywords: Antibiotic prophylaxis; Antimicrobial resistance; Antimicrobials; Dentistry; Infectious endocarditis; Joint prostheses; Oral surgery; Oral surgery procedures.

Publication types

Review