10 Questions
What is the most common causative organism in early (acute) dental infections?
Streptococcus viridans
What is the drug of choice for treating early (acute) dental infections?
Penicillin or Amoxicillin
What is the primary characteristic of stage 2 dental infections?
Mixed (gram positive and negative organisms; anaerobes increase)
What antibiotic is used to target anaerobes in stage 2 dental infections?
Metronidazole or Clindamycin
What antibiotic is used to treat localized periodontal infections?
Doxycycline or Minocycline
What antibiotic should be used to target anaerobes in stage 2 dental infections?
Metronidazole
Which antibiotic is recommended for early (acute) dental infections in patients allergic to penicillin?
Clindamycin
What is the primary antibiotic for treating chronic stage 3 dental infections?
Metronidazole
In mixed infections involving gram-positive and negative organisms, what drug is used to target gram-positive bacteria?
Amoxicillin
Which antibiotic is appropriate for localized periodontal infections?
Minocycline
Explore the treatment stages for dental infections, including early (acute) infection, mixed infection, and chronic infection. Learn about the use of antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxicillin, metronidazole, and clindamycin for different stages of dental infections.
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