title: Antimicrobial Therapy in Management of Odontogenic Infections in General Dentistry.
abstract: This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of odontogenic infections. Current antibiotic regimens are reviewed and discussed including use of alternative antibiotics with patients known to have a penicillin allergy. Emphasis is made on proper examination of the patient with use of diagnostic aids to provide the correct treatment of choice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA. Electronic address: dr.cjholmes@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Curtis J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pellecchia
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D003813:Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents
keywords: Allergy; Antibiotic therapy; Antibiotics; Antimicrobial therapy; Dental abscess; Diagnosis and treatment plan; Odontogenic infections