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Hernia infection

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rob90678
rob90678

Hello. Long story short I will be having hernia surgery soon. I recently started the dental implant process last year and it got infected. The infection was treated and now as far as they know I am infections free, now I just have to finish the dental implant process. 

My question is. I will be getting a hernia surgery and then will be finishing the dental implant process about 3-4 weeks after the hernia surgery, so if the dental implant gets infected again will it be able to infect the hernia mesh since the mesh was placed in before the new dental infection started? Thank you! 

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure rob90678

    Posted

    Usually the protocol after implant of any type the patient must take 5000 mg. of antibiotics pre dental treatment to prevent infection. For 2 years after implant in some cases it's longer post med. Your dentist or doctor would be the best to ask knowing your medical record.

    Good luck on the tooth implant. 

  • judith14588
    judith14588 rob90678

    Posted

    Doesn’t sound plausible to me but ask your doctor. He will know better than those on this forum. 
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