Question 314 · LDEK · Medically compromised patient
Dental procedures that do not require antibiotic prophylaxis in patients at risk for bacterial endocarditis include:
- A. infiltration analgesia.
- B. replantation of an avulsed tooth.
- C. application of fixed orthodontic appliances.
- D. scaling.
- E. reconstruction using retraction cords.
Hint
Prophylaxis is linked to manipulation of gingival tissue or the periapical region, or perforation of the mucosa.
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