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Would having a tooth inplant in the lower back gum jaw in a person who has had a miltral valve repair few years ago is there a higher risk for infectious endocarditis with this procedure ,although i would also take amoxicillin ,antibiotics ?
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No higher risk: Premedicate as directed and follow all other directions and you should be fine.
Answered 3/9/2018
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