Evaluationof the Mandibular Third Molar Pericoronitis Flora and ItsSusceptibility to Different Antibiotics PrescribedinFrance

ABSTRACTThis work assessed the polymicrobial flora of mandibular third molar pericoronitis. Obligate anaerobes were found in almost all cases (32 of 35). Amoxicillin and pristinamycin were the most effective against the flora, particularly aerobic organisms. Metronidazole alone or combined with spiramycin was the most effective drug against obligate anaerobes.