Antibiotic prophylaxis is used in the field of dentistry for patients suffering from infective endocarditis and prosthetic joint pains. It is mainly used to treat the bacteremia caused by certain invasive procedures such as scaling and root planning procedures. It is also used to prevent infections before proceeding the dental treatments such as root canal treatment.
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I am in PrEP on demand. Should I start PEP in addition?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in PrEP on demand. This week, I took the protocol as indicated (two initial doses, one dose the next day, and two more every day for 48 hours after sex). In the sexual relationship, the condom was broken, and I did not realize it. I am nervous even though I fulfilled the protocol... Read Full »
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Query: Hello doctor, I have three months of bilateral dull testis pain that comes and goes. Also, occasional pelvic pain. I had testis ultrasounds twice, and both only showed a small varicocele on the left. No abnormalities. I did a health screen that included a whole-body MRI. This shows a “small volume... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You have prostatitis, which can be bacterial or abacterial also. Usually, we treat with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications in addition to alpha-blockers for a month. Testicular pain can be secondary or less ... Read Full »
How to treat the deep hole inside my molar tooth that is seen after the filling got chipped off?
Query: Hi doctor, I feel incredibly terrified of going to the dentist. The large piece of filling in my back molar chipped off. There is a large hole that is very deep inside the tooth. What has caused this? And what might be the treatment? It is not causing me any pain. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. That is deep cavitation that may convert to a potential root canal infection. If you do not prevent this decayed infection, it will continue to infect the attached jaw or nerves. So, I suggest not to ignore your dental health and consult me im... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have had problems with my wisdom tooth on the lower right side in the past. I have taken antibiotics once and other times, it cleared up by itself using salt water and mouthwash. However, the gum around the wisdom tooth on the lower left side is now red, inflamed, and painful. You can s... Read Full »
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