Open AccessPatient perception about the need for antibiotics after tooth extractions: A cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
Berta Pérez-Amate,
Rui Figueiredo,
Sergio Cortés-Peral,
Alba SánchezTorres,
Eduard ValmasedaCastellón
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.57938
Subject(s) - medicine , antibiotics , cross sectional study , adverse effect , logistic regression , nausea , vomiting , dentistry , diarrhea , intensive care medicine , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Although the current scientific literature does not support the routine use of antibiotics after dental extractions, patients believe that these drugs offer clear benefit during the postoperative period. The main objective of this study was to describe patient perception of the need for antibiotics after routine tooth extraction and to assess knowledge about the benefits and adverse effects of antibiotic therapy.