With that said, people with a history of joint implant infection may very well benefit from preventive antibiotics.
Yourorthopedic surgeonshould work with your dentist to determine the best antibiotics to use.
The bacteria most commonly associated with PJI areStaphylococcus aureusor strains ofStreptococcusorEnterococcus.
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Dental procedures can not only cause PJIs but also lead to a serious infection of the heart, calledendocarditis.
Just seven years later, in 2016, the decision was reversed when the AAOS and ADA advisedagainstthe practice.
A 2017 analysis inInfectious Control and Hospital Epidemiologysupported the recommendation.
What Is the Risk?
Evidence has shown that the practice does not help and may only increase the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Since 2016, the practice was no longer endorsed.
If prescribed, the antibiotic is taken no less than one hour before the dental procedure.
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