Antibiotics are widely used in almost all fields of medicine, including in dentistry. Of course, the purpose of these drugs is carried out only in special cases, and all rules of their application must be observed in order to avoid undesirable reactions. Let's consider, at what pathologies in stomatology are recommended antibiotics, and what exactly preparations appoint or nominate more often.
Indications for prescribing antibiotics in dentistry
Antibiotics in dentistry should be used for inflammation associated with the development of pathogenic bacteria. As a rule, such a need arises in the acute stage, the following diseases of the teeth and maxillofacial area:
- ulcerative gingivitis;
- abscesses;
- phlegmon;
- osteomyelitis ;
- periostitis;
- pericoronaritis, and others.
Also prescribe antibiotics in dentistry to prevent infectious inflammatory processes before surgical interventions for those patients who suffer from severe internal diseases (heart disease, diabetes, glomerulonephritis, etc.).
Names of antibiotics used in dentistry
As studies show, infections of the dentoalveolar system and the oral cavity are usually caused by a mixed bacterial microflora. Therefore, in such cases, antibiotics of a broad spectrum of action are recommended. The type of antibiotic, dosage, type of dosage form is selected individually depending on the severity of inflammation and the presence of concomitant pathologies.
Most often, oral dentists appoint:
- amoxicillin;
- lincomycin;
- ampioks ;
- doxycycline;
- amoxicillin / clavulanate;
- azithromycin;
- erythromycin.
Injection is introduced such drugs:
- lincomycin;
- oxacillin;
- clindamycin.
Medicines that are applied topically:
- gentamicin;
- lincomycin;
- sintomycin;
- erythromycin.
Antibiotic Linkomycin in dentistry
Lincomycin is one of the most common antimicrobial agents in dentistry. Its positive feature is the ability to accumulate in bone tissue and create high concentrations in it for a long time. Also, the advantage of the drug is that the resistance of pathogens to it develops not quickly. Produced in four forms:
- capsules for oral administration;
- injection solution;
- ointment;
- self-adhesive film for topical use.