Diagnosis and treatment protocols for Dental Abscess in Uganda

Localized

Pain relief. Extraction or root canal. No antibiotics needed if localized.

Spreading/Systemic

Amoxicillin 500 mg + Metronidazole 400 mg every 8 hours for 5 days.

Pediatric Dose

Amoxicillin 25 mg/kg + Metronidazole 10-12.5 mg/kg 8 hourly.