Dental implants may be more likely to fail with alternative to penicillin - UPI News

New research warns that when dental implant patients are given an alternative antibiotic due to concerns over penicillin allergy, the risk for dental failure appears to double.

While the vast majority of dental implant procedures go smoothly, related infections can up the risk for implant failure. Antibiotics can keep that risk at bay, with penicillin the typical go-to cho… [+4729 chars]

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