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The practice of antibiotic prophylaxis before dental interventions on patients with a risk of endocarditis has been recently modified. Consequently, in 2008, the NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) has released some guidelines recommending the cessation of this prophylaxis. [...]
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The charges for jaw fractures because of the use of bisphosphonates have been partially overshadowed by more recent remarks on the association between the use of these drugs and atypical hip fractures. Now, two new studies, sponsored by the National Institute of Health, call our attention on the [...]
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From some studies, a risk of endothelial dysfunction and an increase in the markers of inflammation following intensive periodontal treatments were found, but we do not know whether this increase in the risk has some repercussions on a greater incidence in cardiovascular diseases. Using the data [...]
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Prosthesis infections are one of the most frustrating and long-to-solve problems, so it is obvious that we try to prevent it in any way. Under this perspective, it is a habit to give antibiotics to patients carrying endoprosthesis in case of dental surgeries which can possibly cause bacteriemia. [...]
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The problem of jaw osteonecrosis associated with the use of bisphosphonates is becoming higher and higher, both because patients often are informed through internet and ask questions to their general practitioner, and because dentists are often reluctant to make dental works for patients treated [...]