Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
ISSN 1829-006X
2025; 282–291
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THE ROLE OF PROPHYLACTIC ANTIBIOTICS IN PEDIATRIC ORAL SURGERY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Alok Dubey*, Nupur Shukla, Sheetal Mujoo, Deepyanti Dubey, Deepak Kolte, Subhankar Sutradhar, Anukriti Kumari

Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia · Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Rau, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India · Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia · Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Intern, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odihsa, India · Private Practitioner, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, School of Dental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Received: 2026-04-08 · Published: 2025-06-30

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Original title
THE ROLE OF PROPHYLACTIC ANTIBIOTICS IN PEDIATRIC ORAL SURGERY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors
Alok Dubey, Nupur Shukla, Sheetal Mujoo, Deepyanti Dubey, Deepak Kolte, Subhankar Sutradhar, Anukriti Kumari
Source journal
Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
Published
2025-06-30
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Original
https://doi.org/10.58240/1829006X-2025.21.5-282

Abstract

The use of prophylactic antibiotics in pediatric oral surgery has been a subject of considerable debate within the medical community . This systematic literature review aims to evaluate the effectiveness, risks, and current recommendations associated with the use of prophylactic antibiotics in pediatric patients undergoing oral surgical procedures. A comprehensive search of relevant databases was conducted to identify studies assessing the outcomes of prophylactic antibiotic administration in pediatric oral surgery, including infection rates, complications, and overall surgical success. The findings suggest that while prophylactic antibiotics may reduce the risk of postoperative infections in certain high-risk pediatric populations, their routine use in all pediatric oral surgeries is not universally recommended. This review discusses factors influencing the decision to administer antibiotics, including the type of procedure, the patient's health status, and existing guidelines. The results highlight the importance of tailored antibiotic use to balance the benefits of infection prevention with the risks of antibiotic resistance and adverse effects. Further research is needed to establish definitive protocols that can guide clinical practice in pediatric oral surgery.
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