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ISSN (Print) 1013-9052
EISSN 1658-3558
The Saudi Dental Journal,
P.O. Box 52500,
Riyadh 11563,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental patients at risk of infective endocarditis - An update
Tahir R. Paul, BDS, MSc, FRACDS, FDS RCSEd
Moghees A. Baig, BDS, MSc, FDRCS, FRACDS (OMS), FACOMS
Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for patients who are at risk of developing infective endocarditis when undergoing dental procedures likely to induce gingival or mucosal bleeding. Several detailed regimens have been put forward by different groups, such as the American Heart Association, the British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and others. Recommendations for prescription are discussed in detail with emphasis on their proper indications. The dentist's role in correctly evaluating the procedure which could induce bacteremia as well as the appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis in these instances are highlighted.
Saudi Dental Journal 1998;10(1):29-36. |