Premedication of Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures Causing Bacteremia after Total Joint Arthroplasty

Further discussions between orthopedic surgeons, general medical practitioners, and dental practitioners should be encouraged to reach a mutual consensus on this controversial issue to provide the best protection for patients receiving dental treatment potentially resulting in transient bacteremia. Moreover, difficult randomized controlled trials must be conducted to determine the best treatment to minimize infections of total joint replacements and reduce morbidity and mortality.