Question

A 58-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve asks about antibiotics before dental cleaning. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic prophylaxis for prosthetic valve patients undergoing invasive dental procedures

Answer

Antibiotic prophylaxis for all dental procedures in all patients

Answer

Antibiotics only if poor dentition

Answer

No prophylaxis for prosthetic valve

Answer

Antibiotics for all routine brushing

Practice question

A 58-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve asks about antibiotics before dental cleaning. What is recommended?