Clinical term
antibiotic prophylaxis
Antibiotics given before certain dental procedures for a small group of patients with specific cardiac or immune risks, on medical advice.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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