A practical guide to antibiotic prophylaxis in restorative dentistry

From Volume 26, Issue 1, January 1999 | Pages 7-14

Authors

L.P. Longman

PhD, BDS, BSc, FDS

Consultant/Honorary Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, University of Liverpool

Articles by L.P. Longman

M.V. Martin

BDS, BA, PhD, FRCPath, FFGDP RCS (UK)

Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Oral Microbiology, Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool

Articles by M.V. Martin

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the principles and practicalities of antibiotic prophylaxis in medically compromised patients who require restorative dentistry. Guidelines for the management of patients who are susceptible to infection are given. The importance of oral health and the rational use of both local and systemic antimicrobial prophylaxis is described.

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