Evaluation of the use of systemic antimicrobial agents by professionals for the treatment of periodontal diseases
Braz. j. oral sci
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12(4): 285-291, Oct.-Dec. 2013. ilus
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To investigate the indication of systemic antimicrobial agents used by dental professionals for treatment of patients affected by periodontal diseases.METHODS:
Interviews by a questionnaire were held with 225 professionals of different dental specialties and who performed periodontal treatment.RESULTS:
Among interviewees, 94% indicated systemic antibiotics as a form of periodontal disease treatment. Their main indication was for periodontal abscesses (80%) followed by aggressive periodontitis (62%) and necrotizing diseases (45%). The most frequently used antibiotics were amoxicillin (81%) and metronidazole (57%). The medications were indicated in association with mechanical therapy by 67% of the professionals. As regards the occasion of indication, 60% indicated systemic antibiotic therapy before and after mechanical periodontal scaling and root planing. Seventy-eight percent of the professionals indicated antibiotics associated with periodontal surgery for access to scaling, and 76% indicated it before and after the surgical procedure. Among the interviewees, 99% took into account systemic involvement for drug administration.CONCLUSIONS:
It was concluded that a considerable portion of professionals indicate systemic antibiotic-therapy in an incoherent manner and in situations in which there is no indication for antibiotic use, or with ineffective protocols.
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Periodontales
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Periodontitis
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Pautas de la Práctica en Odontología
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Antiinfecciosos
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudio:
Guía de Práctica Clínica
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Paulista University/BR
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