Can not taking an antibiotic after a tooth implant cause severe infection?

Generally speaking, it's always a good idea to take antibiotics after having an implant placed.  The mouth is a smorgasbord of bacteria and it is very easy to have bacteria introduced into an implant sight in many cases.  This is why I highly recommend that my patients complete a course of antibiotics after undergoing such a procedure.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD