Dental Work Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

At Desert Orthopedics Center, our providers follow current AAOS guidance regarding dental procedures after total joint replacement surgery.

As a group, we recommend delaying routine dental procedures for approximately 3 months after surgery. Antibiotic prophylaxis may be provided between 3–12 months post-operatively at provider discretion. After 12 months, antibiotics for routine dental procedures are generally not recommended.

Please contact our office if you have questions regarding dental treatment after your surgery.

• AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline – Prevention of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
• Suggested Time Intervals Needed Between Dental Procedures Prior to and Following TJA Surgery

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