| Abstract | Acute pericoronitis is a common oral infection characterised by a predominance of anaerobic micro-organisms such as peptococci, peptostreptococci, bacteroides and fusobacteria, and also spirochaetes. Penicillins such as amoxycillin, and metronidazole are effective antimicrobials in the treatment of acute pericoronitis. This study presents the views of a group of British Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as to the causative microbial agents and the antimicrobial management of acute pericoronitis. |
| Authors | Y Gill, C Scully
(Affiliation: University Department of Oral Medicine, Surgery and Pathology, Bristol Dental Hospital and School.)
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| Journal | The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery
(Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg)
Vol. 29
Issue 3
Pg. 180-2
(Jun 1991)
ISSN: 0266-4356 SCOTLAND |
| PMID | 1873287
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Penicillins
- Metronidazole
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| Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Administration, Oral
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Bacterial Infections
(drug therapy)
- Great Britain
- Humans
- Metronidazole
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Penicillins
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Pericoronitis
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Streptococcal Infections
(drug therapy)
- Surgery, Oral
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