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ArticleAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Antibiotic Prescribing Habits in Endodontics among Dentists in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina-A Questionnaire-Based Study.

Matea Galić, Ivana Miletić, Tina Poklepović Peričić, Valentina Rajić, Nikolina Nika Većek Jurčević, Ajka Pribisalić, Ivana Medvedec Mikić

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Matea GalićPrivate dental practice Grizelj, 88340 Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ivana MiletićDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-2864-150X
Tina Poklepović PeričićDepartment of Prosthodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Valentina RajićDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Nikolina Nika Većek JurčevićDepartment of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Center of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Ajka PribisalićDepartment of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-3725-3728
Ivana Medvedec MikićDepartment of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Center of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-0202-3399

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Abstract

backgroundsAntibiotics are used in endodontic treatment to control acute odontogenic infection and for prophylactic purposes. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of dentists from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina about the choice and the routes of antibiotic administration in endodontics.

methodsThis cross-sectional study involved dentists in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina health institutions. The Dental Chamber sent a twelve-question survey to members' email addresses. They were asked about the type, dosage, indications, and side effects of antibiotics used in endodontics. The obtained data were screened and analyzed.

resultsA total of 180 questionnaires were filled out. The most commonly prescribed antibiotic was amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. Pulp necrosis with symptomatic apical periodontitis, swelling, and moderately severe symptoms were the main indications for the therapeutic use of antibiotics. Amoxicillin, administered orally at 2 g 1 h before endodontic surgery for patients with bacterial endocarditis, was mostly indicated for the prophylactic use of antibiotics.

conclusionsBased on the results of this study, we can conclude that dentists from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina have limited knowledge regarding antibiotic use in endodontics. Educational activities and campaigns are necessary to raise awareness about antibiotics in dental medicine in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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antibiotic prophylaxisantibioticsendodontic inflammationendodontics

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