The overuse of antibiotics and the emergence of antibiotic‐resistant bacterial strains is a global concern. This concern is also of importance in terms of the oral microbiota and the use of antibiotics to deal with oral and dental infections. The aim of this paper was to review the current literature on the indications and use of antibiotics and to make recommendations for their prescription in endodontic patients. Odontogenic infections, including endodontic infections, are polymicrobial, and in most cases, the prescription of antibiotics is empirical. This has led to the increasing use of broad‐spectrum antibiotics even in cases where antibiotics are not indicated, such as symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, necrotic pulps and localized acute apical abscesses. In case of discrete and localized swelling, the primary aim is to achieve drainage without additional antibiotics. Adjunctive antibiotic treatment may be necessary in the prevention of the spread of infection, in acute apical abscesses with systemic involvement and in progressive and persistent infections. Medically compromised patients are more susceptible to complication arising from odontogenic infections and antimicrobials have a more specific role in their treatment. Therefore, antibiotics should be considered in patients having systemic diseases with compromised immunity or in patients with a localized congenital or acquired altered defence capacity, such as patients with infective endocarditis, prosthetic cardiac valves or recent prosthetic joint replacement. Penicillin VK, possibly combined with metronidazole to cover anaerobic strains, is still effective in most cases. However, amoxicillin (alone or together with clavulanic acid) is recommended because of better absorption and lower risk of side effects. In case of confirmed penicillin allergy, lincosamides such as clindamycin are the drug of choice.
The radiographic quality of root fillings correlated with periapical radiographic signs of pathosis in a selected population of Turkish adults. There is a need to improve the standards of root canal treatment in the study population.
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the cytotoxic effects of endodontic cements
on human tooth germ stem cells (hTGSCs). MTA Fillapex, a mineral trioxide
aggregate (MTA)-based, salicylate resin containing root canal sealer, was compared
with iRoot SP, a bioceramic sealer, and AH Plus Jet, an epoxy resin-based root
canal sealer. Material and MethodsTo evaluate cytotoxicity, all materials were packed into Teflon rings (4 mmµ3 mm)
and co-cultured with hTGSCs with the aid of 24-well Transwell permeable supports,
which had a pore size of 0.4 µm. Coverslips were coated with MTA Fillapex, iRoot
SP and AH Plus Jet and each coverslip was placed onto the bottom of one well of a
six-well plate for scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. Before the
cytotoxicity and SEM analysis, all samples were stored at 37ºC and at 95% humidity
and 5% CO2 for 24 hours to set. The cellular viability was analyzed
using MTS test
(3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxy-methoxy-phenyl)-2-(4-sulfo-phenyl)-2H-tetrazolium).
The cytotoxic effects and SEM visualization of the tested materials were analyzed
at 24-hour, 72-hour, one-week and two-week periods. ResultsOn the 1st day, only MTA Fillapex caused cytotoxicity compared to
negative control (NC) group (p<0.008). No significant difference was observed
between the other tested materials at this period (p>0.05). After 14 days of
incubation with the test materials, MTA Fillapex exhibited significantly higher
cytotoxicity compared with iRoot SP, AH Plus Jet and the NC group (P<0.008). In
the SEM analysis, the highest levels of cell attachment were observed for iRoot SP
and the control group. After 24 hours, MTA Fillapex reduced the number of cells
attached to the surface.ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this study, sealers exerted different cytotoxic effects
on hTGSCs. Although all materials have exerted cellular toxicity, iRoot SP and AH
Plus Jet may promote better attachment to hTGSCs.
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