Profilaxia antibiótica para instalação de implantes dentários: avaliação do conhecimento dos implantodontistas de um estado do nordeste brasileiro / Knowledge regarding antibotic prophylaxis for dental implants: a survey with professionals from a Brazilian state
é indispensável a constante atualização dos implantodontistas, prevenindo uma seleção de bactérias resistentes e exposição dos pacientes a efeitos adversos.
Objectives:
to evaluate the knowledge regarding antibiotic use to prevent dental infections after implant placement and its relationship with microbial resistance. Material and
methods:
in the cross-sectional study, 33 practitioners registered in the Regional Council received a survey with questions on this subject.
Results:
most professionals indicated antibiotics in all cases, regardless of the patientgeneral health condition, being that the medicamentous threrapy was extended after the postoperative period. Interestingly, some stated that this is made on rational basis and evidence-supported manner.
Conclusion:
it is fundamental to update professionals regarding the use of these drugs since patients can have bacterial resistance and adverse effects.