بررسي عادات تجويز آنتي بيوتيك در بين دندانپزشكان عمومي شهر يزد در سال 1383

Antibiotic prescription among Yazd dental practitioners in the year of 2004

Background and Aim: Improper use of antibiotics may result in various economical and hygienic complications. The aim of the present study was to investigate antibiotic prescription by dental practitioners in Yazd. Materials and Methods: In order to conduct this descriptive cross-sectional study, a questionnaire concerning types and cases of antibiotic therapy was distributed among 73 dentists in Yazd. Results: According to the findings 60.6% of dentists prescribed penicilline V as their primary selected drug for endodontic infections. Ln allergic cases to penicilline, erythromycin was ad-ministered in 70.49% of cases. Loading dose was used by 45.46% of dentists and the duration of antibiotic therapy was estimated one week in 80% of cases. Dentists prescribed antibiotics in cases of irreversible pulpitis (13.8%), necrotic pulps without pain and swelling (21.53%) and sinus tract (47.69%). Conclusion: Higher training level of dentists, for more proper and logical administration of antibiotics during endodontic treatment is recommended.