I have just made a dental lmplant my doctor did not give me an antibiotoc is it normal?

Dr & case dependent: Many dentists do not prescribe antibiotics routinely for many surgical procedures including the placement of a dental implant fixture. In most cases, not only is it not necessary, but over prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily leads to resistant strains of bacteria and super infections. If your dentist thought it was necessary he\she would have prescribed it for you. You should be just fine.

Sure: Most of the time there not needed. If you want to build up your immune system, start taking antioxidants, eat lots of greens and raw food.

No: Antibiotics are generally over prescribed and overused. They need not be used unless infection is present or expected.

Varies: In the absence of infection, usually no antibiotic is needed nor prescribed. Often one is given only as a precaution. We frequently debate the need in many instances. If the surgery went well and was without any complications or noted infections, then you should be just fine.

Yes this is normal: Antibiotics are not routinely administered for the placement of dental implants. If there is infection present or diseased tissue is being removed, then antibiotics may be indicated especially in cases where a failing tooth is simultaneously being removed.

Yes: While some surgeons like to medicate their patients before surgery, the research doesn't show any more success with this method than otherwise.

It's optional: It's optional but good surgical protocol dictates prescribing one.

Not Normal: However, there is no evidence that antibiotics are needed unless the doctor suspects that you are at risk of infection or you have certain medical conditions warranting the need to premedicate. Refer to the american heart association for prophylactic antibiotic coverage details.

Questionable...: Your individual conditions may have discouraged your doctor from using antibiotics, but dental science reports that it is better to give a dose of antibiotics prior to a dental implant procedure.

Yes, it is normal: Yes, it is not always needed to take antibiotics after an implant is placed.

Yes: Under the best conditions, antibiotics are not necessary.

No: Normally as a preventive meassument we prescribe antibiotics after surgery.

No: While antibiotics are not absolutely necessary, most dentists placing implant would prescribe an antibiotic as a preventive measure.