Management of antibiotics in odontogenic infections in pediatric dentistry

Odontogenic infections in children spread rapidly in various areas of the head and neck. That is why it is important for the specialist to take immediate action to avoid putting the patient's life at risk.

Antibiotic treatment in pediatric dentistry should be carried out taking into account the pharmacodynamic characteristics of the pediatric patient. The pediatric dentist must know the drug and the recommended doses to avoid adverse reactions or resistance.

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We share two videos on the correct use and management of the most used antibiotics in infections of odontogenic origin in pediatric dentistry.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Clinical features and pharmacological and surgical treatment

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve that is characterized by painful and recurrent episodes at the facial level. Patients refer to this pain as a short-lived electric shock.

The treatment is pharmacological, but surgical treatment should be considered if the pain is not controlled or when the side effects of the drugs are not tolerated.

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We share an interesting guide on the clinical features, diagnosis, pharmacological and surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

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Pharmacological treatment of oral infections in pediatric dentistry - Recommendations and dose calculation

When the pediatric patient presents an oral infection, antibiotics should be administered with the objective of controlling the infection and avoiding serious consequences at a systematic level. The correct management of antibiotics is a challenge for many pediatric dentists.

In comparison, the metabolism of a drug in a child is different from that of an adult, so the administration of an antibiotic should be taking into account the diagnosis, age and weight of the pediatric patient.

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The article that we share offers us a review of the proper use of antibiotics in pediatric dentistry, considerations that we must take into account when prescribing antibiotics, and recommendations to calculate the dose in pediatric dentistry.

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Monika Khoja, et al. Use or Misuse of Antibiotics in Pediatric Dentistry!!!. J Dental Sci 2019, 4(2): 000224.

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Pharmacological management of the behavior of the pediatric patient: Nitrous Oxide and General Anesthesia

When pediatric patients attend their dental appointment, it can create a feeling of fear and stress that influences their behavior during the procedure. There are two types of behavior management: pharmacological and non-pharmacological.

When non-pharmacological behavior management techniques have been tried without results, we can use pharmacological methods: conscious sedation and general anesthesia.

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We share two videos that teach us the use of nitrous oxide and general anesthesia as a method of pharmacological control in pediatric patients, touching on topics such as: indications, contraindications, dosage and recommendations.

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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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Update on antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric patients

Antibiotic prophylaxis aims to prevent the presence of a new infection from a therapeutic procedure. This preventive action is more important if the patient is immunocompromised.

In pediatric dentistry or general dentistry, the general health status of the child must be known, as well as his or her history and the severity of the infection, in order to determine the correct administration of antibiotics.

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We share an article that explains the importance of antibiotic prophylaxis, and the pharmacological management that we must consider in common dental procedures.

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Planells-del Pozo P, Barra-Soto MJ, Santa Eulalia-Troisfontaines E. Antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric odontology. An update. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2006;11:E352-7. © Medicina Oral S. L. C.I.F. B 96689336 - ISSN 1698-6946

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Pharmacologic management for pediatric dental patients

The dentist must know the different methods of managing the behavior of the pediatric patient, but there are special occasions when these techniques are not enough.

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In cases where the pediatric patient has a conduct disorder or a mental disability, pharmacological sedation techniques are used to perform the scheduled dental treatment.

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Beau D. Meyer, DDS, MPH / Jung-Wei Chen, DDS, MS, PhD / Jessica Y. Lee, DDS, MPH, PhD (2018). Pharmacologic management for pediatric dental patients in the 21st century.

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