Clinical Dental Pharmacology

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911019579303321
• Autore: Ali Kamran
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024; ©2024
• ISBN: 9781119984962; 1119984963; 9781119984955; 1119984955
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (206 pages)
• Disciplina: 615.10246176
• Soggetti: Dental pharmacology; Anesthesia in dentistry
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Section I Medications for Pain Control -- 1 Analgesics -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Non‐Narcotic Analgesics -- 1.3 Common Non‐Steroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Agents used in Dentistry -- 1.4 Narcotic Analgesics -- 1.4 Resources -- 2 Anti‐Neuralgic Medications -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Orofacial Neuralgias -- 2.2 Resources -- 3 Local Anaesthetics -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Local Anaesthetics used in Dentistry -- 3.3 Injectable Local Anaesthetics -- 3.4 Local Anaesthetics for Topical (Surface) Use -- 3.5 Dosage Limits -- 3.6 Summary -- 3.6 Acknowledgements -- 3.6 Resources -- Section II Antimicrobial Medications -- 4 Use of Antibiotics in Dentoalveolar Infections -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Common Antibiotics Used in Dentoalveolar Infections -- 4.2 Resources -- 5 Use of Antibiotics in Periodontitis -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Role of Systemic Antibiotics in Periodontal Disease -- 5.3 Role of Local Delivery Antibiotics in Periodontal Disease -- 5.4 Use of Low Dose (Sub‐Antimicrobial) Antimicrobials -- 5.5 Necrotising Periodontal Diseases -- 5.6 SUMMARY -- 5.6 Acknowledgements -- 5.6 Resources -- 6 Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis in Dentistry -- 6.1 ; Introduction -- 6.2 Indications for Antibiotic Prophylaxis -- 6.3 Dental Procedures -- 6.4 Antibiotic Regimens -- 6.5 Summary -- 6.5 Resources -- 7 Antimicrobial Resistance -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Common Drivers of Antibiotic Resistance -- 7.3 Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance -- 7.4 Tackling Antibiotic Resistance -- 7.5 Summary -- 7.5 Acknowledgements -- 7.5 Resources -- 8 Antiviral Medications -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Treatment Principles of Herpes Virus Infections -- 8.3 Antiviral Agents for Herpes Virus Infections -- 8.4 Miscellaneous Viral Infections -- 8.4 Resources.; 9 Antifungal Agents -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Treatment Principles of Oral Candidiasis -- 9.3 Common Antifungal Agents -- 9.4 Other Oral Fungal Infections -- 9.4 Resources -- Section III Miscellaneous Agents -- 10 Oral Hygiene Agents: Toothpastes -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Composition of Toothpastes -- 10.3 Fluoridated Toothpastes -- 10.4 Special Formulation Toothpastes -- 10.5 Summary -- 10.5 Resources -- 11 Oral Hygiene Agents: Mouthwashes -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Composition of Mouthwashes -- 11.3 Fluoride Mouthwashes -- 11.4 Antimicrobial Mouthwashes -- 11.5 Summary -- 11.5 Resources -- 12 Agents Used in the Management of Oral Ulceration -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Drug‐Associated Oral Ulcers (DAOUs) -- 12.2 Acknowledgements -- 12.2 Resources -- 13 Agents Used in the Management of Xerostomia -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Management of Xerostomia -- 13.3 Summary -- 13.3 Resources -- Section IV Systemic Medications -- 14 Oral Side Effects of Systemic Medications -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Drug‐Associated Reactions in the Oro‐Facial Region -- 14.3 Summary -- 14.4 Systemic Medications Associated with Complications Following Oral Surgical Interventions -- 14.4 Acknowledgements -- 14.4 Resources -- 15 Dental Management of Patients on Blood Thinners -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Antiplatelet Agents -- 15.3 Anticoagulant Agents -- 15.4 Dental and Oral Surgical Management of Patients on Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants -- 15.5 Summary -- 15.5 Resources -- 16 Medication‐Related Osteonecrosis of Jaws -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Risk Assessment -- 16.3 Management of MRONJ -- 16.3 Acknowledgements -- 16.3 Resources -- Section V Medical Emergencies -- 17 Management of Medical Emergencies -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Patient Assessment -- 17.3 Vasovagal Syncope -- 17.4 Acute Chest Pain -- 17.5 Cardiac Arrest -- 17.6 Choking and Aspiration.; 17.7 Acute Asthma -- 17.8 Hyperventilation -- 17.9 Anaphylaxis -- 17.10 Hypoglycaemia -- 17.11 Adrenal Insufficiency -- 17.12 Epileptic Seizures -- 17.13 Cerebrovascular Accident -- 17.13 Acknowledgements -- 17.13 Resources -- Appendix A Prescription Writing -- Appendix B Drug Prescriptions in Elderly Patients -- Appendix C Drug Prescriptions in Children -- Appendix D Drug Prescriptions During Pregnancy -- Appendix E Drug Prescriptions to Breastfeeding Mothers -- Appendix F Drug Prescriptions in Patients with Hepatic Disease -- Appendix G Drug Prescriptions in Patients with Renal Disease -- Index -- EULA.
• Sommario/riassunto: Clinical Dental Pharmacology, edited by Kamran Ali, provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacological concepts related to dental practice. It focuses on medications used for pain control, antimicrobial treatments, oral hygiene, and the management of systemic conditions affecting dental care. The book is structured into sections covering analgesics, local anesthetics, antibiotics, antiviral and antifungal agents, and the management of medical emergencies in a dental setting. It includes practical guidance on prescription writing, particularly for special populations such as elderly patients and those with systemic diseases. The text serves as a valuable resource for ; dental professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of pharmacological treatments relevant to clinical dentistry.