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How important is dental deep clean scale polish after mitral valve repair with annuloplasty ring 2 yrs after operation with good oral hygiene ?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Important: Important to avoid perio problems which can cause bacteremia which can infect your valve.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

How important is dental deep clean scale polish after mitral valve repair with annuloplasty ring 2 yrs after operation with good oral hygiene ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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