Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
Publication Date: December 7, 2012
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
RECOMMENDATIONS
The practitioner might consider discontinuing the practice of routinely prescribing prophylactic antibiotics for patients with hip and knee prosthetic joint implants undergoing dental procedures. (Limited)
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We are unable to recommend for or against the use of topical oral antimicrobials in patients with prosthetic joint implants or other orthopaedic implants undergoing dental procedures. (Inconclusive)
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In the absence of reliable evidence linking poor oral health to prosthetic joint infection, it is the opinion of the work group that patients with prosthetic joint implants or other orthopaedic implants maintain appropriate oral hygiene. (Consensus)
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Overview
Title
Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
Authoring Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Publication Month/Year
December 7, 2012
Last Updated Month/Year
August 22, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Emergency care, Operating and recovery room, Outpatient, Radiology services
Intended Users
Physical therapistdentist, dental other, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment
Keywords
infection control