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[Dental care and joint prostheses].

T Bauer1, L Maman, C Matha

  • 1Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Groupe Hospitalier Diaconnesses-Croix Saint Simon, 125, rue d'Avron, 75020 Paris. tbauer@freesurf.fr

Revue De Chirurgie Orthopedique Et Reparatrice De L'Appareil Moteur
|December 11, 2007
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Dental infections are a significant cause of arthroplasty infections. Maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are crucial for preventing prosthesis contamination, especially in high-risk patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Arthroplasty infections are a serious complication, with dental issues being a leading cause.
  • No definitive evidence previously linked oral care directly to arthroplasty infection risk.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the relationship between dental procedures and arthroplasty infections.
  • To identify risk factors and causative agents in arthroplasty infections secondary to dental foci.

Summary:

  • Reviewed 44 cases of arthroplasty infection linked to dental issues.
  • Tooth extraction was the most common procedure; Streptococci and Staphylococci were predominant pathogens.
  • Spontaneous bacteremia from oral foci, rather than dental care itself, is likely the primary cause of infection.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of oral hygiene in preventing arthroplasty infections.
  • Suggests antibiotic prophylaxis may be necessary for high-risk patients undergoing dental care.
  • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness among patients and healthcare providers regarding this risk.