Clostridium difficile or C. diff in dentistry Clostridium difficile or C. diff is spore-forming, anaerobic bacteria that cause irritation of colon and sever diarrhea. CDC believes 15-25% of antibiotic-associated diarrhea due to the exotoxins of this bacteria. What are the most likely causes from dentistry? Overuse or bad luck with the wrong antibiotic at the […]
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Dental implant risk factors PEARL Network risk factors JADA 2014 July History severe periodontitis Preexisting inflammation in site (endo lesion or perio lesion) Type IV bone Immediate vs delayed Anterior vs posterior Risk Factors (highlight those linked to “cluster phenomenon”) poor bone quality or bone bone support untreated chronic periodontitis active infections systemic diseases (diabetes […]
Medical History Update for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants Bleeding Issues Medication: Coumadin Plavix Pradaxa Xarelto Eliquis Aspirin Antineoplastics any blood thinners including garlic Diseases: Liver diseases Conditions: Clotting issues Healing Issues Smoker? Dry Mouth? Birth control? Diseases: Diabetes Renal Disease COPD Congestive heart failure HIV Connective Tissue Diseases like RA Sjogren’s Syndrome History of: […]