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Suggested Treatment
Infection/ Condition Comments
Preferred Alternative
Traumatic wound involving skin / Cloxacillin 1gm IV q6h Wound debridement is advised
Infection of skin origin
Incision and drainage of abscess is
Oral administration: advised
Amoxicillin 500mg PO q8h
PLUS/MINUS
Metronidazole 400mg PO q8-12h
Post Implant Infections Amoxicillin/clavulanate 625mg PO Penicillin Allergy: Antibiotics are used as an adjunct to
(“Periimplantitis”) q8h Doxycycline100mg PO q12h local mechanical and chemical
debridement.
OR OR
Amoxicillin 500mg PO q8h Clindamycin 300mg-600mg PO Oral hygiene instruction/education
q6-8h should deliver to patient
PLUS
Metronidazole 400mg PO q8h Locally delivered antibiotics is
preferred compared to systemic
administration
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