Part of the book: A Textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Part of the book: A Textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons play a major role in therapy, preventing morbidity, mortality from odontogenic and non-odontogenic maxillofacial infections; therefore, it is essential to have knowledge of current advancements in microbiological diagnosis and antibiotic therapy for odontogenic maxillofacial infections. Fortunately, we live in an era where antibiotics are readily available to prevent and treat against infections. The exact cause should be determined once the specific antibiotic is prescribed; additionally, the empirical, definitive treatments, side effects, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antibacterial agents have to be considered.
Part of the book: A Textbook of Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery