Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part E (2018)

Antibiotics and its use in pediatric dentistry: A review

Author(s):

Dr. Trophimus Gnanabagyan Jayakaran, Dr. Vishnu Rekha C, Dr. Sankar Annamalai and Dr. Parisa Norouzi Baghkomeh

Abstract:
Antibiotics are commonly used in dentistry for prophylactic as well as for therapeutic purposes. Very often antibiotics are used in unwarranted situations, which may give rise to resistant bacterial strains. Good knowledge about the indications of antibiotics is the need of the hour in prescribing antibiotics for dental conditions. The purpose of this review article is to provide information on proper use of antibiotics in pediatric dental practice for control of oral infection, and in the management of children with systemic conditions which may alter disease resistance and healing response.

Pages: 310-314  |  4295 Views  2566 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Dr. Trophimus Gnanabagyan Jayakaran, Dr. Vishnu Rekha C, Dr. Sankar Annamalai and Dr. Parisa Norouzi Baghkomeh. Antibiotics and its use in pediatric dentistry: A review. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2018;4(2):310-314.