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  2. Antibiotic use in dentistry - Wikipedia

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    Generally, the abscess can be eradicated through surgical drainage alone; however this is sometimes inadequate. Therefore, systemic antibiotic treatment may be required, but only if there is evidence of spreading infection. [9] As the bacteria involved are known, antibiotic therapy selection can be specific, based on published susceptibilities. [9]

  3. Tetracycline - Wikipedia

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    Tetracycline displayed higher potency, better solubility, and more favorable pharmacology than the other antibiotics in its class, leading to its FDA approval in 1954. The new compound was one of the first commercially successful semi-synthetic antibiotics that was used, and laid the foundation for the development of Sancycline, Minocycline ...

  4. Medications used in dentistry and periodontics - Wikipedia

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    In periodontics, there are four reasons to seek medication.Those four reasons include infection, swelling, pain, and sedation. Although some patients may experience pain, swelling, and infection as a result of an acute periodontal problem such as advanced periodontal disease, periodontic patients usually do not need medication until they are faced with surgery.

  5. Aggressive periodontitis - Wikipedia

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    There has yet to be much research into the effects of LDA in AgP, but current studies report an insignificant difference to the adjunctive effect of systemic antibiotics. [46] Periodontal surgery: If it is a localised problem and if the case is non-response to non-surgical treatment despite the oral hygiene being consistently excellent.

  6. Periapical periodontitis - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotic in case of a sudden onset of symptoms in less than 24 hours. [ 8 ] Periapical periodontitis or apical periodontitis [ 9 ] ( AP ) is an acute or chronic inflammatory lesion around the apex of a tooth root , most commonly caused by bacterial invasion of the pulp of the tooth . [ 10 ]

  7. Dental antibiotic prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotic cover is only considered when undergoing invasive dental procedures. [5] If no antibiotic cover is needed, manage the patient as if they were at normal risk of IE; If antibiotic cover is needed, discuss with the patient about pros & cons of antibiotic prophylaxis to obtain informed consent about their management.

  8. Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans - Wikipedia

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    It is one of the bacteria that might be implicated in destructive periodontal disease. Although it has been found more frequently in localized aggressive periodontitis, [3] prevalence in any population is rather high. It has also been isolated from actinomycotic lesions (mixed infection with certain Actinomyces species, in particular A. israelii).

  9. Oral and maxillofacial pathology - Wikipedia

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    Plaque-induced) gingivitis—A common periodontal (gum) disease is gingivitis. Periodontal refers to the area the infection affects, which include the teeth, gums, and tissues surrounding the teeth. Bacteria cause inflammation of the gums which become red, swollen and can bleed easily.