Use of Antibiotics in the Management of Pediatric Dental Conditions – A Retrospective Study

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

Author
1. Ashwin Jawdekar
2. Srirang Sevekar
ISSN
2278-2680
DOI
10.5005/jcd-1-1-11
Volume
1
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
    1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
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    Abstract

    Objectives

    In order to evaluate the need of antibiotic use in children for a variety of dental procedures, a retrospective study was undertaken.

    Material and Methods

    Children as dental patients, a study The records of 100 children between age 2-10 years visiting a pediatric dental clinic for various pulpal and periapical conditions were evaluated. A total of 364 procedures (pulp therapies such as pulpotomy and pulpectomy, and extractions) were carried out in the children for different pulpal and periapical pathologies (irreversible pulpitis, pulp necrosis and periradicular abscess). Timing of the antibiotic cover (preop, intraop and post op), duration of the antibiotic, and type of the antibiotic or a combination was recorded.

    Results

    Only 19.5% procedures required antibiotic prescriptions. On most occasions, an antibiotic cover given prior to commencement of the treatment was sufficient to prevent the possible advancement of the infection and promote the post-operative healing.

    Conclusion

    Antibiotics are often not a necessity for the treatment of dental conditions in children. However, a larger sample size and multicentric study would be necessary to establish this finding.

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