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1 online resource (206 p.) |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Section I Medications for Pain Control -- 1 Analgesics -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Non-Narcotic Analgesics -- 1.3 Common Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents used in Dentistry -- 1.4 Narcotic Analgesics -- 1.4 Resources -- 2 Anti-Neuralgic Medications -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Orofacial Neuralgias -- 2.2 Resources -- 3 Local Anaesthetics -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Local Anaesthetics used in Dentistry -- 3.3 Injectable Local Anaesthetics -- 3.4 Local Anaesthetics for Topical (Surface) Use |
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3.5 Dosage Limits -- 3.6 Summary -- 3.6 Acknowledgements -- 3.6 Resources -- Section II Antimicrobial Medications -- 4 Use of Antibiotics in Dentoalveolar Infections -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Common Antibiotics Used in Dentoalveolar Infections -- 4.2 Resources -- 5 Use of Antibiotics in Periodontitis -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Role of Systemic Antibiotics in Periodontal Disease -- 5.3 Role of Local Delivery Antibiotics in Periodontal Disease -- 5.4 Use of Low Dose (Sub-Antimicrobial) Antimicrobials -- 5.5 Necrotising Periodontal Diseases -- 5.6 SUMMARY -- 5.6 Acknowledgements -- 5.6 Resources |
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6 Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis in Dentistry -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Indications for Antibiotic Prophylaxis -- 6.3 Dental Procedures -- 6.4 Antibiotic Regimens -- 6.5 Summary -- 6.5 Resources -- 7 Antimicrobial Resistance -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Common Drivers of Antibiotic Resistance -- 7.3 Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance -- 7.4 Tackling Antibiotic Resistance -- 7.5 Summary -- 7.5 Acknowledgements -- 7.5 Resources -- 8 Antiviral Medications -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Treatment Principles of Herpes Virus Infections |
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8.3 Antiviral Agents for Herpes Virus Infections -- 8.4 Miscellaneous Viral Infections -- 8.4 Resources -- 9 Antifungal Agents -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Treatment Principles of Oral Candidiasis -- 9.3 Common Antifungal Agents -- 9.4 Other Oral Fungal Infections -- 9.4 Resources -- Section III Miscellaneous Agents -- 10 Oral Hygiene Agents: Toothpastes -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Composition of Toothpastes -- 10.3 Fluoridated Toothpastes -- 10.4 Special Formulation Toothpastes -- 10.5 Summary -- 10.5 Resources -- 11 Oral Hygiene Agents: Mouthwashes -- 11.1 Introduction |
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11.2 Composition of Mouthwashes -- 11.3 Fluoride Mouthwashes -- 11.4 Antimicrobial Mouthwashes -- 11.5 Summary -- 11.5 Resources -- 12 Agents Used in the Management of Oral Ulceration -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Drug-Associated Oral Ulcers (DAOUs) -- 12.2 Acknowledgements -- 12.2 Resources -- 13 Agents Used in the Management of Xerostomia -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Management of Xerostomia -- 13.3 Summary -- 13.3 Resources -- Section IV Systemic Medications -- 14 Oral Side Effects of Systemic Medications -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Drug-Associated Reactions in the Oro-Facial Region |
| Summary |
A convenient and authoritative quick reference for drugs relevant to clinical dentistry Clinical Dental Pharmacology delivers an essential reference for dental practitioners seeking quick, easy access to current and accurate information about drugs used by dentists in clinical practice. The book covers common drugs prescribed by dental practitioners as well as systemic medications which may impact on provision of clinical dental care. A separate section on recognition and management common medical emergencies in dental practice is also included. Readers will find relevant material covering the indications, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, routes of administration, dosage, preparations, side effects, cautions, and contraindications of a host of relevant drugs. The text is accompanied by images designed to facilitate a visual understanding of key concepts and is organized by drug class, making information easy to find. It is an indispensable resource designed to avoid potentially serious complications arising from the combination of dental care and drugs. The readers are signposted to professional guidelines from a variety of online sources to facilitate access to evidence-based and reliable information on each topic covered in the book. Clinical Dental Pharmacology readers will also benefit from: Comprehensive coverage of drugs used in clinical dental practice Discussions of a variety of classes of drugs, including analgesics, anti-inflammatories, local anesthetics, antimicrobials, and topical agents Online resources for each chapter to aid in patient education Clinical Dental Pharmacology is written by team of experienced clinical dental academics and is ideal for dental students and as a reference for practicing dental clinicians |
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Description based upon print version of record |
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14.3 Summary |
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Dental pharmacology. Generated by AI
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Anesthesia in dentistry. Generated by AI
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Dentistry.
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MEDICAL.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781119984955 |
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1119984955 |
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1119984963 |
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9781119984962 |
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