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A member asked:

Do patients with heart pacemakers and taking steroids and immunosuppression for autoimmune disorder need antibiotic prophylaxis before dental extraction?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Based on the most recent guidelines, antibiotic prophylaxis is not needed for regular teeth extractions for immunosuppressed patients if their condition is under control and it is also not indicated for patients with implantable devices like a pacemaker.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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