Medicina,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(11), P. 1745 - 1745
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
:
The
inappropriate
use
of
antibiotics
can
lead
to
antimicrobial
resistance.
Overprescribing
in
dental
practice
has
been
reported.
This
study
aimed
describe
patterns
antibiotic
prescription
for
treating
and
preventing
odontogenic
infections
based
on
reports
from
Lithuanian
dentists.
Russian Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
93(3), P. RCR5108 - RCR5108
Published: March 1, 2024
The
existing
additives
for
dental
restorative
materials
used
in
therapeutic
dentistry,
dentures,
orthodontic
appliances
and
adhesives
(for
example,
metal
oxide
nanoparticles)
also
to
root
canal
irrigants
endodontics
mouthwashes
can
be
toxic
humans,
cause
allergic
reactions
accumulate
organs
tissues.
Today,
a
relevant
trend
is
development
of
that
have
an
antimicrobial
effect
are
non-toxic
humans.
A
promising
alternative
the
above-mentioned
phyto-components,
including
plant
propolis
extracts,
since
they
cheap
non-toxic.
This
review
devoted
natural
orthodontics,
dentistry
endodontics.
makes
recommendations
regarding
additional
research
required
practical
implementation
considered
(filling
materials,
mouthwashes,
orthopaedic
products),
examines
influence
on
physicochemical
physicomechanical
properties
polymer
outlines
advantages
disadvantages
compared
synthetic
ones.
main
challenges
this
area
narrow
range
microorganisms
which
was
studied
(which
mainly
<i>S.
mutans,
E.
faecalis,
C.
albicans</i>)
predominance
<i>in
vitro</i>
studies
over
clinical
studies.
covers
published
data
past
five
years.<br>
bibliography
includes
123
references.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 460 - 460
Published: May 17, 2024
Background:
Dentists
bear
the
burden
of
responsibility
for
antimicrobial
resistance
since
antibiotics
are
drugs
most
prescribed
by
dentists.
Often,
“inappropriate”
antibiotic
use
is
considered
as
a
“gray
area”
dentists
mainly
due
to
ethical
challenges
associated
with
clinical
judgement
depending
on
patients
and/or
prescribers.
Aim:
The
study
aimed
assess
whether
and
in
what
way
dental
principles
underpin
rational
investigating
perceptions
postgraduate
undergraduate
students
without
formal
knowledge
ethics.
Method:
A
cross-sectional
anonymous
survey
comprised
nine
close-ended
questions
was
conducted
among
(n
=
125).
investigated
practice
appropriate
prescribing
relied
respect
three
basic
ethics:
autonomy,
non-maleficence,
beneficence.
Results:
Results
show
that
exhibit
lack
ethics
results
an
inappropriate
antibiotic-prescribing
practice:
when
it
not
necessary,
examination,
or
indications
within
competence
dentist.
Multivariate
regression
analysis
revealed
there
significant
difference
between
under-
postgraduates.
Conclusions:
Within
pharmacology
course,
review
scenarios
which
cover
both
complexities
regarding
should
be
introduced
educational
approach.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 645 - 645
Published: July 12, 2024
In
response
to
the
global
trend
of
decreasing
antibiotic
usage,
this
study
aimed
evaluate
nature
and
frequency
prescriptions
in
conjunction
with
endodontic
therapy
Croatia
assess
attitudes
Croatian
dental
practitioners
towards
treatment
patients
susceptible
bacterial
endocarditis.
A
survey
questionnaire
was
sent
all
Croatia,
achieving
a
rate
27%.
The
most
frequently
prescribed
penicillin
clavulanic
acid
(63.4%),
while
standalone
less
prevalent
(18.6%).
For
exhibiting
allergies,
90%
respondents
indicated
clindamycin
as
their
preferred
alternative.
Antibiotics
were
mostly
for
localized
acute
apical
abscesses
without
fever,
followed
by
prophylaxis
infectious
endocarditis
cellulitis.
Only
1.3%
reported
frequent
accompanying
local
treatment.
While
substantial
proportion
surveyed
professed
familiarity
latest
guidelines
prophylaxis,
choice
antibiotics
did
not
consistently
reflect
claim.
Most
conducted
procedures
on
at
risk
findings
highlight
need
targeted
continuing
education
Republic
ensuring
practices
align
current
trends
prescription.
Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(5), P. 458 - 484
Published: May 1, 2024
Background
and
Objectives:
The
present
systematic
review
aims
to
assess
the
success
rate
of
pulp
regeneration
treatment,
according
American
Association
Endodontists
(AAE)
criteria,
using
different
bioactive
materials
in
permanent
teeth
pediatric
subjects
(6–17
years
age).
Materials
Methods:
study
protocol
was
registered
on
PROSPERO
adhered
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-analyses
statement.
question
formulation
accomplished
PICO
model,
an
electronic
search
carried
out
Scopus,
MEDLINE/PubMed,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
databases
till
April
1,
2023.
A
total
30
studies
were
established
fulfill
inclusion
criteria
this
review.
Results:
273
have
been
treated
with
treatment.
By
comparing
biomaterials
defined
by
AAE,
material
associated
a
higher
found
be
white
mineral
trioxide
aggregate.
However,
overall
treatment
reported
248
(91.20%).
Conclusions:
Data
obtained
support
potential
that
regenerative
endodontics
aids
continuing
root
development
immature
teeth.
Further
are
needed
more
extensive
evaluation
use
endodontics.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 5402 - 5402
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
limited
body
of
literature
concerning
impact
photobiomodulation
on
complications
following
mandibular
third
molar
extractions.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 570 - 570
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Autologous
blood
centrifugation
produces
various
forms
of
platelet
concentrates
widely
used
in
tissue
regenerative
therapies
due
to
their
high
concentrations
growth
factors
and
abundance
autologous
cells.
Advanced
Platelet-Rich
Fibrin
(A-PRF),
introduced
as
a
low-speed
product,
contains
an
even
higher
concentration
factors,
greater
number
cells,
looser
fibrin
clot
structure
compared
previous
Leukocyte
(L-PRF).
This
study
aims
assess
the
potential
A-PRF
local
delivery
system
for
antibiotics.
Different
(0.5
mg/mL,
0.25
0.125
mg/mL)
injectable
amoxicillin
(AMX)
metronidazole
(MTZ)
were
preliminarily
tested
impact
on
formation,
with
0.5
mg/mL
selected
subsequent
experiments.
Blood
samples
from
healthy
volunteers
supplemented
antibiotics
centrifuged
form
clots.
Antibiotic-enriched
clots
immersed
phosphate-buffered
saline
(1x
PBS)
analyzed
at
24
h,
72
7
days,
14
days.
AMX
showed
consistent
release
(mean:
19.9
±
4.8
ng/mL
h)
over
while
MTZ
demonstrated
variability
12.8
4.5
h).
remained
constant
14-day
period,
no
significant
variations
among
patients.
In
contrast,
displayed
progressively
lower
time.
Microbiological
analysis
revealed
bacterial
inhibition
zones
Fusobacterium
nucleatum
(AMX:
23
mm,
MTZ:
28
mm)
Prevotella
intermedia
34
30
h.
These
findings
suggest
that
can
act
effective
antibiotic
system,
maintaining
sustained
antimicrobial
activity
potentially
reducing
need
systemic
European Journal Of Dental Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
Several
studies
highlighted
a
lack
of
knowledge
dentists
concerning
antibiotic
stewardship.
The
objectives
this
study
were
to
evaluate
dental
students'
level
in
infectiology
and
stewardship,
identify
factors
associated
with
high
knowledge.
A
cross-sectional
national
multicentre
survey
was
conducted
2022-2023
through
self-administered
internet-based
questionnaire.
score
(out
34)
calculated
for
each
included
student
based
on
their
questionnaire
results.
Hierarchical
clustering
methods
used
clusters
students
according
score.
This
approach
distinct
levels.
logistic
regression
model
then
applied
associate
specific
these
association
between
the
cluster
highest
characteristics
faculties
assessed
using
regressions.
total
415
included.
Two
identified:
'average
knowledge'
290
(70%)
(median
score:
26/34,
IQR:
24;
27),
while
'high
grouped
125
(30%)
30/34,
29;
32).
Mandatory
courses
multiple
learning
modalities
higher
French
seem
have
as
evidenced
by
median
cluster,
which
are
objectively
compared
maximum
34.
We
identified
several
that
might
help
conceive
standardised
recommendations.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 876 - 876
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Antibiotics
are
used
in
endodontic
treatment
to
control
acute
odontogenic
infection
and
for
prophylactic
purposes.
This
study
aimed
investigate
the
knowledge
of
dentists
from
Federation
Bosnia
Herzegovina
about
choice
routes
antibiotic
administration
endodontics.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 899 - 899
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Background:
Streptococcus
mutans
is
a
leading
causative
agent
of
dental
caries
and
exerts
pathogenicity
by
forming
biofilms.
Dental
continues
to
be
significant
public
health
issue
worldwide,
affecting
an
estimated
2.5
billion
people,
showing
14.6%
increase
over
the
past
decade.
Herein,
antibacterial
potential
Chlorophyllin
extracted
from
Spinacia
oleracea
was
evaluated
against
biofilm-forming
S.
via
in
vitro
silico
studies.
Methodology:
The
antimicrobial
activity
chlorophyllin
extract
isolates
tested
using
agar
well
diffusion
method.
also
mutans.
docked
with
antigen
I/II
(AgI/II)
protein
evaluate
its
mechanism.
chemical
structure
canonical
SMILES
format
were
obtained
PubChem.
Additionally,
adsorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
excretion,
toxicity
(ADMET)
analyses
performed
ADMETlab
2.0
assess
pharmacokinetic
properties.
Results:
An
assay
revealed
that
all
susceptible
showed
variety
inhibition
zones
ranging
32
41
mm.
reduces
biofilm
strength
four
strong
moderate
six
weak.
antibiofilm
measured
reduction
number
functional
groups
observed
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectrometer
(FTIR)
spectra
extracellular
polymeric
substance
(EPS)
samples.
binding
AgI/II
proteins
mutans,
which
are
involved
adherence
tooth
surface
initiating
formation.
ADMET
analysis
safety
exhibited
favorable
Conclusions:
stands
out
as
promising
profile
highlights
suitability
for
further
investigation
therapeutic
agent.