Evaluation of systemic antibiotic usage in the treatment of periodontal diseases among dental professionals in Turkey: Cross - sectional epidemiological study

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Yiğit Umut,Karaaslan Fatih,Dikilitaş Ahu,Doğan Burçe

Abstract

Background/Aim: Systemic antibiotic use in periodontal diseases has increased in recent years. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibiotic prescribing patterns for systemic antibiotics for the treatment of periodontal diseases. Material and Methods: A prepared questionnaire was sent to the e-mail addresses of dentists located in seven different regions of Turkey, who were requested to reply the questions online. In total, 512 emails were sent for the study, which was carried out with the participation of general dentists (GDs), periodontists (PDs), and specialist dentists (SDs). The participants were asked questions about their professional experiences, the institutions that they work for, and their antibiotic training and knowledge, their perspectives on clinical antibiotic use and antibiotic preferences invarious clinical situations. Results: 65.5% of GDs, 23.3% of PDs, 11.6% of SDs participated in this study. In reviewing the participants' systemic antibiotic use to treat periodontal diseases, most preferred systemic antibiotics to treat acute necrotizan ulcerative gingivitis, aggressive periodontitis, diabetes associated periodontitis. Regarding antibiotic prescriptions, 40.7% of the GDs and 34.8% of the SDs prescribed 1-3 antibiotics per day. Meanwhile, 31.3% of the PDs prescribed 1-3 antibiotics a day and 31.3% 1-4 antibiotics a week (p<0.005). Conclusions: Based on the results of this survey, shows that dentists do not have sufficient training for systemic antibiotic use and that their current approach is based on clinical experience alone. Clearer, more specific guidelines and increased post-graduate education can lead to a reduction in the negative consequences of this issue's resultant over-prescribed antibiotics.

Publisher

Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)

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