I read somewhere that there is some speculation that capsular contracture could be caused from not having antibiotics prior to dental work? Kinda like heart valve patients I guess? Any validity to this claim? Thanks kindly!
February 4, 2015
Answer: Antibiotics I recommend that my patients start antibiotics one day prior dental procedures that are fairly invasive, like root canals, or if they are prone to bleed during cleaning. I suggest they take the antibiotics twice a day for 3 days. Studies do show that there is an increased risk of capsular formation after dental procedures because bacteria can be stirred up during the procedure.
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February 4, 2015
Answer: Antibiotics I recommend that my patients start antibiotics one day prior dental procedures that are fairly invasive, like root canals, or if they are prone to bleed during cleaning. I suggest they take the antibiotics twice a day for 3 days. Studies do show that there is an increased risk of capsular formation after dental procedures because bacteria can be stirred up during the procedure.
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February 4, 2015
Answer: Unproven There is not definitive evidence to support prophylactic antibiotics for dental work if you have breast implants. In fact, I think the recommendations for joint replacements may have recently removed the recommendation for prophylactic antibiotics with dental work. I do not require my patients to use antibiotics when they get dental work after having breast implants.
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February 4, 2015
Answer: Unproven There is not definitive evidence to support prophylactic antibiotics for dental work if you have breast implants. In fact, I think the recommendations for joint replacements may have recently removed the recommendation for prophylactic antibiotics with dental work. I do not require my patients to use antibiotics when they get dental work after having breast implants.
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