Endodontic Infections and the Extent of Antibiotic Overprescription among Italian Dental Practitioners.

ABSTRACT: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the pattern of antibiotic prescription for endodontic infections (EIs) among Italian dental practitioners (DPs) and to explore the role of potential predictors of antibiotic overprescription. A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted between 1 April and 30 October 2019 using a structured questionnaire. Information was gathered on demographics, professional characteristics, and practices regarding antibiotic prescription for both therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Of the 1,250 invited DPs, 563 answered the general questionnaire (response rate of 52.6%). The proportions of DPs who prescribed an antibiotic without indication for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes were 33.3% and 30.2%, respectively. Acute alveolar abscess without sys

SUBMITTER: Licata F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8448121 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature