Abstract

CAVEZZI JUNIOR, Orlando. Infective endocarditis and antibiotic prophylaxis: an issue that remains controversial in dentistry. RSBO (Online) [online]. 2010, vol.7, n.3, pp. 372-376. ISSN 1984-5685.

INTRODUCTION: The issue of infective endocarditis and its antibiotic prophylaxis has passed through major changes recently. All these changes are very dynamic and therefore cause much controversy. Historically and with no scientific basis, great emphasis has been given to the concept that dental procedures are the main cause of infective endocarditis cases. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this communication is to reconsider the procedures in dental practice, analyzing the important aspects in the prescription of antibiotics and minimizing the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures. CONCLUSION: The oral health care and biofilm control should be the first steps in the prevention of infective endocarditis of odontogenic origin.

Keywords : endocarditis; antibiotic; Dentistry.