• Is it necessary to take antibiotics after dental implants?

My dentist told me to take antibiotics after getting dental implants. Is it necessary?

2 Answers

  • Dentist
  • Cedar Park, TX

Postop antibiotics can often increase the success rate of dental implants.

  • Dentist
  • Frederick, MD

Yes. This helps prevent dental infection around the implant (peri-implantitis). Without it, you risk infection and failure of the implant.

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