Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Mitral valve repaired 9 yrs ago with annuloplasty ring (prosthetic material) would like tooth implants my heart surgeon said it's high risk for endocarditis.a mitral-redo surgeon said no risk as ring is part of my body covered in healing .options?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Risk of bacterial endocarditis with any prosthetic material in the heart is present but there is no contraindication for tooth implant. You can take prophylactic antibiotic, pre and post procedure, as recommended by American Heart Association and your dentist well knows about it.
Answered 5/21/2022
0 views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Since you have two different opinions from two very educated doctors, get a third opinion from your cardiologist.
Answered 6/12/2022
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Will drinking alcohol cause leakage of your mitral heart valve, if you have a weakened mitral valve due to endocarditis.?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My dad just turned 70 had heart surgery after mitral valve regurgitation severe from endocarditis, had bio valve, he is well now, full work up no cancers/cardio issues etc. After surgery has left bundle branch block. Can he come gym and lift weights?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a prosthetic heart valve. Titanium, 32 mm, mitral valve. It will be 20 years on January 11th, 2015. Should the length of time be a concern?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Having Root Canal,had Heart Mitral Valve repair and Have Annulaplasty ring Prosthetic material so i need to take 3g of Amoxicillin powder the box directions state mix with a glass of water until dissolved but Leaflet says mix with 10-20ml of water?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Are there risks with Dental Hygienist Air Flow cleaning to Heart Patients mitral repair with Annuloplasty ring, in regards to Infective Endocarditis?
What are Chances of C difficile While Taking 1mth of 15mgLansoprazole or 300mgRanitidene? Have a Heart Mitral Valve Repair with Prosthetic Material
Would like 2 Tooth Implant but is it permanent source for Infection. I had Mitral Valve Repair 10yrs ago with Annuloplasty Ring 3 upper missing molars Implant surgeon said Risks ,but its my choice, i need more opinions as concerns are Endocarditis?
Will cardio exercise cause leakage of your mitral heart valve if your mitral valve is weakened due to endocarditis?
Can you advise me if having piercings with a prosthetic heart valve. subacute bacterial endocarditis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
