This document provides an overview of antibiotics used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. It begins with an introduction to antibiotics and their history. It then discusses various ways antibiotics can be classified including by chemical structure, mechanism of action, and spectrum of activity. Key principles for choosing and administering antibiotics are outlined. Common adverse reactions and antibiotic resistance are also reviewed. The document concludes with references. It provides a comprehensive but concise review of important antibiotics and concepts related to their use in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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