Pericoronitis Treatment

Question:

If we decide to extract the recurrent pericoronitis tooth [should we] give antibiotic before the extraction or after the extraction of tooth?
ThankYou

Answer:

Pericoronitis, infection of the soft tissue typically around the crown of an impacted tooth, usually has a tendency to recur if the causative agent (the tooth) isn’t removed.  The tooth should not be removed until all signs and symptoms of the pericoronitis have been resolved.  If not, incidence of postoperative complications, specifically postoperative infection and dry socket, are highly increased.  However, some sources indicate that IF the pericoronitis is mild, and if the tooth can be easily removed, than an immediate extraction may be performed.  In the end, the recommendation is to treat the pericoronitis, then proceed with the extraction.

Hope this helps and good luck,

SaveMySmile Team