A 70-year-old with history of dental procedures and prosthetic knee asks about antibiotic prophylaxis before cleaning. What is the current guidance?...

Question

A 70-year-old with history of dental procedures and prosthetic knee asks about antibiotic prophylaxis before cleaning. What is the current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Routine antibiotics are not recommended

Answer

Amoxicillin before all cleanings

Answer

Clindamycin for all prosthetic joints

Answer

Antibiotics for the first 2 years only

Answer

Antibiotics for all periodontal procedures indefinitely

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Dental Prophylaxis in Prosthetic Joints