Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in Nigeria

                                                  Abstract Objectives: Bacterial contamination of dental implants during insertion is of serious concern to dental surgeons as it poses significant risk to the success of the procedure. Consequently, routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis during den...

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Main Authors: Nathan Ukuoghene Ikimi, Seidu Adebayo Bello, Gloria Okeoghenemaro Agboghoroma, Kolawole Olalekan Obagbemiro
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Published: Nigerian Dental Association 2024-06-01
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Seidu Adebayo Bello
Gloria Okeoghenemaro Agboghoroma
Kolawole Olalekan Obagbemiro
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description                                                   Abstract Objectives: Bacterial contamination of dental implants during insertion is of serious concern to dental surgeons as it poses significant risk to the success of the procedure. Consequently, routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis during dental implant surgery has been recommended. This study was designed to investigate the use of antibiotics prophylaxis in implant surgery among dentists in Nigeria; to determine the preferred choice, and dosage of antibiotics prophylaxis. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of dental surgeons prescribing antibiotics prophylaxis for implant surgery in Nigeria. Using Survey Monkey (By Momentive.ai. California, USA) questionnaire investigating choice, dosage and prescription pattern of antibiotic prophylaxis was posted electronically on the WhatsApp Group platforms of the Nigeria Dental Association (NDA) for a period of 3months. Permission to carry out the survey among dental surgeons on the electronic platform was granted by NDA. Data was analyzed with SPSS 25.0 statistics program (SPSS® Inc, Chicago, IL, USA) and statistical significance was set for p≤0.01. Results: Dental Surgeons that returned the completed forms were 72, among which 63.9% prescribed antibiotics prophylaxis. Respondents that administered antibiotics prophylaxis 24hours before surgery were 48.2% and this is statistically significant at p-value 0.266. Clindamycin was the preferred choice of antibiotic for 30.6% and this is statistically significant at p-value 0.743. A 5-day regular dose of Clindamycin 150mg 6hourly beginning 24hours before surgery was practiced by 58.3%. Amoxicillin at 500mg 8hrly for 5 days is the second most commonly used antibiotic prophylaxis.   Conclusion: The result from this study suggests that a high number of respondents were using antibiotics prophylaxis before placing implant, and this is in consonance with studies from other parts of the world. Clindamycin 150mg 6hourly for 5days, beginning 24hours before surgery was the preferred choice.   Key Words: Antibiotics, Contamination, Implant Surgery, Prophylaxis.
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spelling doaj-art-858145f7f22643979e0bd0154b2e75ba2025-08-20T02:22:32ZengNigerian Dental AssociationNigerian Dental Journal0189-10062024-06-0132210.61172/ndj.v32i2.278Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in NigeriaNathan Ukuoghene Ikimi0Seidu Adebayo Bello1Gloria Okeoghenemaro Agboghoroma2Kolawole Olalekan Obagbemiro3+23480230229031). Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, State House Medical Centre, Abuja.2). International Craniofacial Academy, Gwarinpa, Abuja FCTRestorative Unit, National Hospital, Abuja FCT.Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta Ogun State.                                                   Abstract Objectives: Bacterial contamination of dental implants during insertion is of serious concern to dental surgeons as it poses significant risk to the success of the procedure. Consequently, routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis during dental implant surgery has been recommended. This study was designed to investigate the use of antibiotics prophylaxis in implant surgery among dentists in Nigeria; to determine the preferred choice, and dosage of antibiotics prophylaxis. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of dental surgeons prescribing antibiotics prophylaxis for implant surgery in Nigeria. Using Survey Monkey (By Momentive.ai. California, USA) questionnaire investigating choice, dosage and prescription pattern of antibiotic prophylaxis was posted electronically on the WhatsApp Group platforms of the Nigeria Dental Association (NDA) for a period of 3months. Permission to carry out the survey among dental surgeons on the electronic platform was granted by NDA. Data was analyzed with SPSS 25.0 statistics program (SPSS® Inc, Chicago, IL, USA) and statistical significance was set for p≤0.01. Results: Dental Surgeons that returned the completed forms were 72, among which 63.9% prescribed antibiotics prophylaxis. Respondents that administered antibiotics prophylaxis 24hours before surgery were 48.2% and this is statistically significant at p-value 0.266. Clindamycin was the preferred choice of antibiotic for 30.6% and this is statistically significant at p-value 0.743. A 5-day regular dose of Clindamycin 150mg 6hourly beginning 24hours before surgery was practiced by 58.3%. Amoxicillin at 500mg 8hrly for 5 days is the second most commonly used antibiotic prophylaxis.   Conclusion: The result from this study suggests that a high number of respondents were using antibiotics prophylaxis before placing implant, and this is in consonance with studies from other parts of the world. Clindamycin 150mg 6hourly for 5days, beginning 24hours before surgery was the preferred choice.   Key Words: Antibiotics, Contamination, Implant Surgery, Prophylaxis. https://nigeriandentaljournal.ng/index.php/ndj/article/view/278AntibioticsContaminationImplant SurgeryProphylaxis
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Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in Nigeria
Nigerian Dental Journal
Antibiotics
Contamination
Implant Surgery
Prophylaxis
title Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in Nigeria
title_full Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in Nigeria
title_fullStr Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in Nigeria
title_short Antibiotics Prophylaxis for Implant Surgery in Nigeria
title_sort antibiotics prophylaxis for implant surgery in nigeria
topic Antibiotics
Contamination
Implant Surgery
Prophylaxis
url https://nigeriandentaljournal.ng/index.php/ndj/article/view/278
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