Study Reveals Insufficient Prehospital Dental Treatment for Patients with Severe Odontogenic Infections

Posted: December 20, 2024
A retrospective study highlighted that patients with severe odontogenic infections (SOI) often receive inadequate dental treatment before hospitalization, with a significant portion not receiving antibiotics or proper interventions like incision and drainage. The most common origins of infection were apical periodontitis and post-tooth extraction infections. The study emphasizes the need for improved prehospital treatment by addressing the infection's source, performing drainage when necessary, and optimizing antibiotic prescriptions.

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