Antimicrobial therapies for odontogenic infections in children and adolescents

Oral infections are common in children and adolescents, and treatment must be treated in an effective and timely manner. Infectious processes occur when there is an imbalance in the patient's oral flora.

The use of antibiotics must be rational to avoid drug resistance of microorganisms (microbial resistance). Odontogenic infections can arise from caries or a periodontal problem, sometimes they can be due to dental trauma or iatrogenesis.

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We share a literature review that establishes guidelines for antimicrobial therapy in infections of odontogenic origin and clinical recommendations.

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Antimicrobial therapies for odontogenic infections in children and adolescents. Literature review and clinical recomendations was published in J Oral Res 2014; 3(1): 50-56 (DOI: 10.17126/joralres.2014.013).

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Surgical excision of mucocele with local anesthesia in an 8-month-old baby

The mucocele is a common cyst of the minor salivary glands, and is produced by the accumulation or retention of mucosa as a consequence of an obstruction or trauma to the salivary duct.

The mucocele has a bluish or translucent color, and its size can be from millimeters to centimeters in diameter. It is rare to find a mucocele in a newborn baby.

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We share the case of the surgical removal of a mucocele in an 08-month-old baby under local anesthesia.

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Gurgel, C.V., Neto, N.L., Geller-Palti, D., Sakai, V.T., Oliveira, T.M., & Machado, M.A. (2012). Surgical excision of mucocele with local anesthesia in an 8-month-old baby.

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How to prevent infections after third molar extraction?

The extraction of the third molar is one of the most frequent surgical procedures in the dental clinic. Currently surgical techniques are safe and effective.

The surgeon must recommend to the patient a series of measures that aim to avoid infection of the wound. The third molars are extracted to avoid future problems: accumulation of food, bad breath, pain and inflammation.


We share a video that recommends us what we should do after tooth extraction to avoid infectious processes.

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Virtual Library - Wisdom Teeth: Everything you need to know

The third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are the last molars to appear in the dental arch, in an age range between 16 and 25 years. When these teeth are retained they can cause pain, food accumulation or pericoronitis.

The presence of this molar generates doubts and fear in the patient, and the dental community is in charge of clearing all the questions and myths that have been created.

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We share an interesting list of articles and videos that answer all the questions about wisdom teeth.

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Tooth Extraction: Post-Surgical Care and Tips

Tooth extractions are surgical procedures performed on teeth that have suffered extensive decay or severe irreparable trauma. This procedure should be performed by experienced dental professionals.

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The professional should talk with the patient about the care that he should have to avoid complications after the surgical procedure. Some of these complications can be: bleeding or infections.


We share an educational video about post-surgical care from the Dental Coach channel.

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Can a tooth be extracted in diabetic patients?

Diabetes is an endocrine disorder, which consists of an abnormality in the metabolism of glucose due to a deficiency of insulin. Oral health is affected by diabetes and manifests itself as severe inflammation of the gums in uncontrolled patients.

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The dentist must take all precautions when caring for a diabetic patient, especially when performing a tooth extraction. A complete interrogation on the health of the patient and a correct clinical evaluation must be carried out beforehand.

We share a video about tooth extraction for a diabetic patient, as well as the care that should be taken.

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Reimplantation of avulsed permanent teeth after three days: Clinical case in a pediatric patient

Dental avulsion consists of the total detachment of the tooth from the socket, as a consequence of a strong trauma that affects the oral cavity. Given this urgency, it is important to go to the dentist to be able to reimplant it.

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By means of dental reimplantation, the avulsed tooth is inserted into its socket, and then a clinical and radiographic follow-up is carried out in order to ensure the success of the treatment.

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We share an article that reports two clinical cases of patients who suffered an avulsion, and the teeth were reimplanted after 72 hours. Subsequent evaluation confirms the success of the procedure.

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Ize‑Iyamu and Saheeb: Reimplantation of avulsed dry permanent teeth after three days. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice • Jan-Mar 2013 • Vol 16 • Issue 1

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Animated Video: Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Wisdom teeth cause a lot of pain and discomfort when they erupt, and the solution is surgical removal of the tooth.

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The procedure is safe as long as it is performed by a qualified surgeon, and after a clinical and radiographic examination. The post-operative is safe and without major complications.

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We share an animated video on the surgical procedure to remove the wisdom tooth, thanks to the Hunterdon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Specialists channel.

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How to control bleeding after extraction?

Dental extraction is an outpatient surgical procedure, not for that reason it is exempt from subsequent care that the patient must perform to avoid any problem.

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Post-treatment bleeding is a common complication after tooth extraction, so it is important that the dentist makes recommendations to avoid any type of problems.

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We share the video of the Deluxe Dentistry channel that offers us useful advice on how to prevent or solve bleeding after dental surgery.

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8 interesting facts about the Wisdom Tooth

The presence of the third molars causes great fear and discomfort to the patient. The wisdom tooth must be removed to prevent a series of consequences such as: food accumulation, pericoronitis, caries, inflammation of the gums, etc.

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Wisdom teeth generate a lot of anxiety and questions in the patient, and it is necessary for the professional to answer each of them in order to generate calm and confidence in the patient.

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We share an article that answers the most frequent questions that a patient asks before undergoing removal of wisdom teeth.

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What is pre-prosthetic surgery?

Pre-prosthetic surgery is a surgical procedure performed to reshape and condition the alveolar ridge before making a dental prosthesis or implant.

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Before performing a dental prosthesis, the dentist must evaluate the quality and quantity of the alveolar ridge, in order to ensure the retention and stability of the prosthesis.

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They are generally outpatient surgeries and performed under local anesthesia. We share with you a more extensive explanation about what a pre-prosthetic surgery means.

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What to expect after periodontal surgery - Post-Operative Guide

Periodontal surgery is one of the phases of gum treatment, and is responsible for the surgical procedure of the gums that are affected by periodontitis.

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The main objective of periodontal surgery is to keep the supporting elements of the tooth healthy. Thanks to this procedure we can eliminate dental stones that could not be removed during the initial phases of periodontal treatment.

We share a video from Dr. John Thousand IV, DDS, MSD, who explains what periodontal surgery is and the care that a patient should have after the surgical procedure.

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THIRD MOLARS: To extract or not to extract?

Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, erupt between 18 and 25 years of age. The eruption of this molar usually causes pain and discomfort in the patient that must be treated in time.

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Some of the consequences of not removing wisdom teeth are: accumulation of food, cavities, bad breath, pericoronitis.

Many dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth to prevent some kind of complication. We share an interesting video from the Way To Know channel that explains the reasons for extracting a third molar.

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Webinar - Minor Oral Surgery in Pediatric Dentistry

When performing a surgical procedure in a pediatric patient, some aspects should be assessed, such as the child's behavior. The evaluation of the patient is essential to collect important data before the intervention.

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Dental extraction is one of the routine procedures in dental practice, and in pediatric dentistry the value of a primary tooth must be taken into account, since without it correct chewing is put at risk, as well as the correct position of the permanent tooth. .


We share with the dental community, a webinar by Dr. Fawaz Siddiqui, who tells us about minor procedures in pediatric dentistry and the care we must take.

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What problems can wisdom teeth cause?

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come out, appearing between the ages of 18 and 25. At the time of eruption they generate a series of discomforts, even infectious processes.

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Among the discomforts generated by the eruption of the wisdom tooth are: pain, inflammation, infection, bad breath, etc. The indicated and definitive treatment is the extraction of the molar.



We share a video from the Top Doctors UK channel, where Dr. Bhavin Visavadia explains to us what are the problems caused by the eruption of the wisdom tooth.

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What are the symptoms of pericoronitis?

Pericoronitis is the infection of the gum that surrounds and partially covers the tooth that is in the process of eruption or that has already erupted. It can occur in children (first molar) and in adults (third molar).

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The presence of this tissue on the tooth can generate accumulation of food, and also susceptible to chewing trauma.



If it is not treated, it can lead to more serious problems for general health, for example: forming abscesses, or spreading the infection or inflammation to the lymph nodes.

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