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Dental appointment after 3 months of TKR
I had left knee TKR on January 29. Have a periodontal appointment on May 6, which will be a little over 3 months from my surgery. I have also started taking Fosamax from March 1. Should I be concerned about my periodontal appt? Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Ask your dentist and your doctor they will know your medical history and what procedures might be a problem if any . I would think that the short time on Fosamax would play a positive role.
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Yes, Fosamax (alendronate) can cause dental problems, specifically a rare but serious condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). It is a type of bisphosphonate that reduces bone turnover, potentially leading to poor healing in the jawbone after tooth extractions, implants, or other invasive procedures.
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As I recall, following my TKRs, I took antibiotics prior to dental appointments for a few years after each TKR. Check with your dentist for premeds before your appointment.
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1 ReactionCheck with your dentist and doctor. I had a TKR and I couldn’t go to the dentist for 6 months. Also, check on antibiotics.
Thanks for the advice. Will be sending a message to my surgeon and PCP. Will keep everyone posted.
I had my TKR on March 9 and my surgeon has given me a prescription for antibiotics to be taken prior to dental appointments.
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2 ReactionsMy surgeon got back to me and had given me a prescription of 2000 mg of amoxicillin to be taken prior to 1 hour of dental appt. Thanks for all the info.
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3 Reactions@sandy19 I was also told to postpone my dental appointment for another 3 months.
@dna41 how are you doing? Hehe you started out patient PT?
@sandy19 Yes, 2 days after surgery. I am doing well.