Use or Misuse of Antibiotics in Pediatric Dentistry!!!

Authors: Monika K*, Poonacha KS, Kritika D, Rameshwari R and Shamsudin K

DOI: 10.23880/oajds-16000224

Volume 4, Issue 2

Abstract

In children, unjustified used of antibiotic is very common; specifically for ear and dental infections. Antibiotics are used in dentistry for two for most reasons: to control oral infection and to reduce systemic bacteremia. Antibiotics are universally prescribed by dentists, uses and mishandlings of these drugs should be accustomed to all committed clinicians. Physiological as well as the correct dosage of the medicine is equally important. In this article, the dental conditions and appropriate antibiotics are mentioned. The intracanal medicaments are mentioned. The appropriate use of antibiotics is advised for Pediatric age group

Keywords: Antibiotics use; Misuse; Intracanal medicament; Pediatric age; Dose

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