Saudi Dental Journal - 1998-10-1-29-36

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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

Tel.	966-1-467-7328
Fax.	933-1-467-7308 / 966-1-467-7534
Email	saudidj@ksu.edu.sa

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

Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, P.O. Box 7897, Riyadh 1159, K.S.A. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Dept. King Fahd National Guard Hospital, Riaydh, K.S.A.

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.