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I have a 4.1 cm Ascending Aortic Aneurysm. Unfortunately I need to have a dental bridge replaced and the DDS want to put in what's called a dental implant bridge. I am not going under but he will probably use a local. I really can't push this off as they found a cracked tooth underneath the bridge and my gum was infected. I am going to get clearance from my Cardio doctor before I commit to anything plus my DDS is aware of my condition. So I was wondering if anyone has dealt with this? There isn't much the medical profession can do for a 4.1 cm but these types of situations must come up all the time. I would appreciate any positive input. Thank you!
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Hello @deedth64, like @loribmt mentioned, I combined your discussion with the existing "Dental work before surgery" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dental-work-before-surgery/ discussion that @partyon started.
While @partyon was having a cracked tooth pulled, the insight gained from working with a cardiologist and dentist simultaneously could prove to be valuable.
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Hello @deedth64 Before heading into surgery, most clinics prefer to have all dental work done before the procedure. Depending on the protocol of the surgical team they may suggest a prophylactic dosage of antibiotics in conjunction with the dental procedure, especially since you’re having an implant. That’s quite invasive into the bone. Definitely talk to your cardiologist to see what they have to say.
There was a recent discussion in Connect with someone else having similar surgery for an aneurysm so I thought you may want to meet @partyon, who did have their dental treatment before undergoing their procedure.
Dental work before surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dental-work-before-surgery/
If you’re having a dental implant with a bridge, this takes months and many steps to complete. Not sure it’s the best scenario for your heart surgery to wait that long. So you may have the implanted portion of the dental work done first…which takes a few months for the implant to build new bone around before work can be completed. Then after the surgery you’ll be able to have the new prosthetic placed on top of the implant.
Wishing you all the best on both ventures! Will you let me know how it all plays out?