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Clinical context: The 2014 clinical practice guideline found no association between dental procedures and prosthetic joint infection. For patients with a history of joint complications, consult the patient and orthopedic surgeon; any regimen should follow the surgeon’s recommendation.
Evidence limitations: The review behind the 2015 guideline found no association between dental procedures and prosthetic joint infection. That does not establish the best approach for every higher-risk patient. This example concerns prosthetic joints, not separate cardiac indications for prophylaxis.
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