Antibiotic use in dentistry

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Antibiotic use in dentistry

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Tetracycline has been used with some success in the treatment of localised juvenile [[Periodontal disease|periodontitis]] and this has proven to be particularly effective with [[in vitro]] studies of organisms associated with chronic and juvenile periodontitis.
Tetracycline has been used with some success in the treatment of localised juvenile [[Periodontal disease|periodontitis]] and this has proven to be particularly effective with [[in vitro]] studies of organisms associated with chronic and juvenile periodontitis.


'''Ampicillin and amoxicillin''': These antibiotics are a part of the penicillin group of antibiotics but are effective against a broader range of organisms. Amoxicillin is a derivative of ampicillin.{{Cite web |author=CSH Pharmacy |date=2026 |title=Amoxicillin Capsules – Pharmaceutical Specifications |url=https://cshpharmacy.com.pk/blogs/news/amoxicillin-specifications |access-date=20 February 2026 |work=Product technical information}} In Dentistry, Ampicillin is sometimes used when dealing with dentoalveolar infections, when the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of the causative organisms are unknown. Antibiotics are no longer used as prophylactic treatment of [[infective endocarditis]] in the UK, however, Amoxicillin was once used for [[prophylaxis]] of infective endocarditis in patients who have undergone oral surgery or deep scaling.
'''Ampicillin and amoxicillin''': These antibiotics are a part of the penicillin group of antibiotics but are effective against a broader range of organisms. Amoxicillin is a derivative of ampicillin. In Dentistry, Ampicillin is sometimes used when dealing with dentoalveolar infections, when the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of the causative organisms are unknown. Antibiotics are no longer used as prophylactic treatment of [[infective endocarditis]] in the UK, however, Amoxicillin was once used for [[prophylaxis]] of infective endocarditis in patients who have undergone oral surgery or deep scaling.


While effective, ampicillin is associated with a higher incidence of drug rashes than penicillin and thus, should not be prescribed to patients with [[Infectious mononucleosis]] or lymphocytic [[B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia|leukaemia]] as there is a higher risk of developing a drug rash.
While effective, ampicillin is associated with a higher incidence of drug rashes than penicillin and thus, should not be prescribed to patients with [[Infectious mononucleosis]] or lymphocytic [[B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia|leukaemia]] as there is a higher risk of developing a drug rash.


'''Erythromycin''': A broad-spectrum antibiotic whose activity resembles that of penicillin, it is often used as an alternative in patients allergic to penicillin. While it is also effective against some B-lactamase-producing bacteria, its utility in treating oral and dental infections is limited because these infections frequently involve obligate anaerobes.
'''Erythromycin''': This is a wide spectrum antibiotic that has a similar range on the antibacterial spectrum to penicillin, making it the ideal first choice if patients are allergic to penicillin. It is also useful for treatment against B-lactamase-producing bacteria although it is not particularly as effective against oral and dental infections, due to such infections usually being caused by obligate anaerobes.


'''Cephalosporin''': This is an example of a wide spectrum antibiotic that is relatively stable to [[Staphylococcus aureus|staphylococcal]] [[Beta-lactamase|penicillinase]] although this stability varies with different cephalosporins. Certain cephalosporins in dentistry can be administered orally while others can be given by injections. In the case of an allergy to penicillin, cephalosporins may be a suitable alternative.
'''Cephalosporin''': This is an example of a wide spectrum antibiotic that is relatively stable to [[Staphylococcus aureus|staphylococcal]] [[Beta-lactamase|penicillinase]] although this stability varies with different cephalosporins. Certain cephalosporins in dentistry can be administered orally while others can be given by injections. In the case of an allergy to penicillin, cephalosporins may be a suitable alternative.
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