Dental Hygienist Questions Implant Dentistry

Do I have to take antibiotics after an implant?

I will get a dental implant. Do I have to take antibiotics after an implant?

4 Answers

DentalHygienistImplantDentistry
No ! Implants are a medical reason for pre medication
The need for antibiotics varies depending on the characteristics of the implant site (extraction, infection, cyst etc.) That is a question for the implant surgeon performing the implant surgery.
As prophylaxis from infection, yes
Probably, yes.  Unless you have a strong objection or a medical complication with antibiotics, the surgeon will usually want antibiotics on board.  This is a surgery and risk of infection is reduced with antibiotic coverage.  Every surgeon follows the protocol they prefer when it comes to antibiotics.  Make sure you are detailed when you fill out your medical history and have an honest conversation with the surgeon.  Hope this helps. Mary Swift, D.D.S.Dallas Laser Dentistrywww.dallascosmeticdentist.us