Prevalence, duration and aetiology of bacteraemia following dental extractions

• Published in: Oral diseases Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 56 - 62
• Main Authors: Tomás, I, Álvarez, M, Limeres, J, Potel, C, Medina, J, Diz, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.01.2007
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; bacteraemia; Bacteremia - etiology; Bacteremia - microbiology; Bacteria, Aerobic - classification; Bacteria, Anaerobic - classification; Child; Dental Calculus - classification; dental extractions; Dental Plaque Index; DMF Index; Female; focal infection; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Oral Hygiene Index; Periapical Diseases - classification; Periodontal Index; Staphylococcus - classification; Staphylococcus - isolation & purification; Streptococcus; Streptococcus - classification; Streptococcus viridans; Time Factors; Tooth Extraction - adverse effects; Tooth Mobility - classification; Viridans Streptococci - isolation & purification

Objective:  To investigate the prevalence, duration and aetiology of bacteraemia following dental extractions, analysing the factors affecting its development. Subjects and methods:  The study group was composed of 53 patients undergoing dental extractions under general anaesthesia. Peripheral venou...