I am looking for antibiotics guidelines for tooth implant (for placing implant). Tolerate Doxyxyclin and Metronidazole. Ciprofloxacin. Don't tolerate Amoxicyclin (though no penicilline allergy). This will be second attempt to get implant, first attempt was unsuccessful. I talked to many specialists but didn't get any help. Also is it necessary to take an antibiotics course for this procedure if there is no risk of endocarditis? Thank you!
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Answer: Are antibiotics necessary after a dental implant is placed
At this present day, almost all implants are of the same titanium grade, etched and sandblasted yielding 95+% success rates. The difference is now differentiated by design. MIS has several designs, but I enjoy using their "Seven" design as it is self tapping and has aggressive threads for...
I would have a consultation with an endodontist (root canal specialist) to find out what the long term prospects are for that tooth. It's usually best to keep your natural teeth as long as possible, but today's implants have a very high success rate. Implants also preserve bone and don't decay....
Your dentist is concerned that the tooth may be difficult to remove if it crumbles at the time of surgery and wants to make sure the bone is preserved as much as possible. It is good that currently there are no signs of infection but this can change and if so bone loss could occur. ...