Question

A 66-year-old with a transcatheter aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving gingival manipulation. What is the recommended antibiotic prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure.

Answer

No prophylaxis is recommended for any dental procedure.

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg orally 30 minutes before.

Answer

Ampicillin 500 mg orally 1 hour before.

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally 30-60 minutes before.

Practice question

A 66-year-old with a transcatheter aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving gingival manipulation. What is the recommended antibiotic prophylaxis?