Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Conjunction with Routine Dental Implant Placement

Authors: Ahmad Al Nashar

DOI: 10.23880/oajds-16000233

Volume 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Replacing missing teeth in partially and fully edentulous patients with dental implants has be-come an evidence-based treatment option in dentistry. However, while the published success rates have been high, implant failures do occur [1]. The Investigations have proposed that infection is a major cause of early implant failure [2- 6]. Microbial control is essential because pathogenic bacteria can introduce peri-implant infections that impair implant osseointegration [7]. Various preoperative antibiotic regimens have been proposed to prevent bacterial proliferation in patients [8-11]. Antibiotic prophylaxis AP may produce a local aseptic environment during the implant placement that is favorable for wound healing and osseointegration. 

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