Antibiotic prophylaxis is not indicated prior to dental procedures for prevention of periprosthetic joint infections
Acta orthop; 88 (5), 2017
Background and purpose: To minimize the risk of hematogenous periprosthetic joint infection (HPJI), international and Dutch guidelines recommended antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures. Unclear definitions and contradictory recommendations in these guidelines have led to unnecessary antibioti...