Narrative review analyzes the necessity and efficacy of antibiotic therapy in preventing infections for asymptomatic individuals undergoing third molar extraction.
Introduction: The necessity, indications, duration, and efficacy of antibiotic use in third molar extractions remain controversial. Despite the prevalence of antibiotic prescriptions aimed at preventing postoperative infections, recent studies have called into question the routine utilization of these medications, particularly in asymptomatic individuals. Methods: This narrative review systematically analyzed studies from 2000 to 2025 using prominent databases, including PubMed, Scopus, SciELO, and LILACS. The Boolean operators (AND, OR) were employed in the combination of terms such as...
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