Question

A 30-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve asks about antibiotics for dental cleaning. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Give prophylaxis (e.g., amoxicillin 2 g) before dental procedures that manipulate gingiva

Answer

Prophylaxis is never indicated

Answer

Prophylaxis only for GI procedures

Answer

Prophylaxis for all routine dental exams

Answer

Use clindamycin routinely in penicillin-tolerant patients

Practice question

A 30-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve asks about antibiotics for dental cleaning. Which is correct?