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Is antibiotic necessary

2024-07-16 10:48:08
I am doing my rct today.is antibiotic necessary after rct please suggest .I will be highly obliged to you
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Hi , So Antibiotics are not compulsary after root canal treatment, it depends on severity of infection.

Answered2024-07-18 09:53:21

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Hello there Antibiotics are NOT complusary after a rc Its only needed in cases of infection which involves pus or severe acute pain Take care !

Answered2024-07-16 14:54:17

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Yes you need to have a course of antibiotics and painkillers for 3 days so that any remaining infection goes away.

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Antibiotics are necessary for rct patients

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Yes, antibiotics are given after RCT to avoid any remaining bacteria to enter into blood stream, to enhance healing and to avoid any sort of bacterial infection after RCT.
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Do complete the antibiotic course after RCT.

Answered2024-07-16 11:15:42

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Yes, doctor may prescribe you antibiotics and analgesics. You need take the medicine as prescribed

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Hello Yes it’s needed

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