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When do you need antibiotics for dental implants?

I will have dental implant surgery. When do you need antibiotics for dental implants?

4 Answers

Almost all the time after dental implant surgery you will be prescribed antibiotics for about 7-10 days.
To minimize the risk for post-operative infection.
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It is often used to prevent infection from the surgery.
The protocol I follow is to use antibiotics for dental implant surgery before the surgery and after. Consult your dentist for the appropriate duration.