Bacteraemia – A Transient Blood Invasion after Periodontal Procedures

Abstract

Transient bacteremias are detected frequently following dental manipulations. Infective endocarditis (IE) can be seen in susceptible individuals and antibiotic prophylaxis can be prescribed for certain procedures considered to be at risk of IE. There are evidences that periodontal disease may be a significant risk factor for the development of certain systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. Initiated by the bacteria into the bloodstreams, these systemic conditions are detrimentally influenced by the bacterial ingrowth.