Dental implant failures were more common among patients who reported a penicillin allergy and received other antibiotics than those who used amoxicillin, according to a study published in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.
“More than 100 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth, which may affect their ability to comfortably eat, speak or smile. In some cases, tooth loss may majorly and unfavorably impact the patient’s health and lifestyle,” Zahra Bagheri, DDS, CAGS, MsD, clinical assistant professor with the Ashman department of periodontology and