Extraction risks Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risks of extractions?
A
- pain
- infection
- OAC- oroantral communication
- dry socket
- fracture
- retained roots
- bleeding
- delayed wound healing
- prolonged parasthesia
- soft tissue damage
- nerve damage
2
Q
What are the risks associated with LA?
A
- prolonged parasthesia
- bruising/trauma- soft tissue damage
- nerve damage
3
Q
What antibiotics can be prescribed for oroantral communication?
A
Amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid (co-amoxiclav)- 1g 2x daily for at least 5 days
OR
300mg of clindamycin 3x daily for at least 5 days
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5339603/#:~:text=All%20patients%20should%20receive%20amoxicillin,antral%20opening%20patent%20for%20drainage.