Use of antibiotics in endodontics: A critical review
Post graduate, Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College and Hospital, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 05(03), 038-043
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.5.3.0105
Publication history:
Received on 13 December 2019; revised on 01 March 2020; accepted on 02 March 2020
Abstract:
The main etiological factor in the pathogenesis and progression of pulpal and periradicular diseases is microorganisms especially bacteria. The main objective of root canal treatment is to create an environment in which remaining microorganisms cannot survive. This goal can be fulfilled by use of supplemental antibiotic therapy in conjunction with regular non-surgical root canal treatment. In endodontics both systemic and local antibiotics are broadly used. In endodontic infections the local administration of antibiotics are more efficient when compared to systemic administration. In a nutshell this article elaborates the use of antibiotics in endodontics.
Keywords:
Antibiotics; Endodontic infections; Intracanal medicaments; Antibiotic prophylaxis
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