Antibiotics and dental implant failure

June 2, 2022

Peri-implantitis and implant failure are becoming more prevalent, as are systemic conditions that predispose patients to such failures. But is it the allergy that causes the issues or the medication taken after implant placement?

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

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Is it true that patients with some allergies can be at an increased risk for implant failure? It seems that peri-implantitis and implant failure are becoming more prevalent, and there are more and more systemic conditions that are predisposing patients to such failures too.

A recent study by the NYU College of Dentistry found that patients who have penicillin allergy are more likely to have dental implant failure. But is it the allergy that causes the issues, or is it the medication they take after implant placement that is at the root of the problem?

Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries as we talk about medications and allergies that play a role in implant failure.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

About the Author

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.