Antimicrobial Therapy in Management of Odontogenic Infections in General Dentistry

Overview

Journal Dent Clin North Am

Specialty Dentistry

Date 2016 Apr 5

PMID 27040298

Citations 9

Authors

Curtis J Holmes

Robert Pellecchia

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Abstract

This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of odontogenic infections. Current antibiotic regimens are reviewed and discussed including use of alternative antibiotics with patients known to have a penicillin allergy. Emphasis is made on proper examination of the patient with use of diagnostic aids to provide the correct treatment of choice.

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