Oral infections Flashcards
1
Q
Pericoronitis
A
3 days
Metronidazole
Alterntive = amoxicillin
2
Q
Gingivitis (acute necrotising ulcerative)
A
3 days
Metronidazole
Alternative = amoxicillin
3
Q
Abscess (periapical or periodontal)
A
5 days; review at 3
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Alternative = amoxicillin
Alternative in penicillin allergy = clarithromycin
Signs of spreading infection = add metronidazole