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MKA 1.3 Root abscess

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U-65.2
Updated
10/20/2025 - 14:46

Recommendations

≥ 18 years
Dosage Remarks

In principle no antibiotics. Dental intervention and drainage are indicated.
≥ 18 years

Indications: with spreading infiltrate or warning symptoms (such as fever, difficulty swallowing, trismus)
Dosage Remarks
amoxicillin + clavulanic acid oral 600/125 mg three times daily for at least 5 days
clindamycin oral 600 mg three times daily for at least 5 days

In case of penicillin allergy

Comments

*See protocol Policy for antibiotic allergy | Radboud UMC

Only indicated in case of fever and regional lymphadenopathy or with perforation of the bony cortex and spread to the surrounding soft tissues.

Duration depends on the clinical course.

Dental or surgical drainage.