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DiscussionTKR #2..... Lessons I am learning
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I had to have 2 teeth removed after TKR: 1 at 8 weeks and another at 12. Emphasis on “had to”. One due to pain and risk of infection the other due to pain and probable infection.
No problems w knee infection. Both times took 2G amoxicillin prior per ortho surgeon followed by a week of lower dose amoxicillin prescribed by dentist. There appears to be various interpretations within the surgical and dental community regarding when dental procedures become “safe” after TKR and the need for Amoxicillin. I consider the antibiotic to be in the “better safe than sorry” category and was very happy to use.