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Clues suggesting systemic disease may be found in the mouth and adjacent structures (see Introduction to the Approach to the Dental Patient and table Oral Findings in Systemic Disorders
Patients with certain cardiac conditions may require antibiotic prophylaxis to help prevent bacterial endocarditis before undergoing certain dental procedures (see table Procedures Requiring Antimicrobial Endocarditis Prophylaxis in High-Risk Patients in the US and also see table Recommended Endocarditis Prophylaxis During Oral-Dental or Respiratory Tract Procedures).
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Oral Findings in Systemic Disorders
Dental Care of Patients With Systemic Disorders
Certain medical conditions (and their treatment) predispose patients to dental problems or affect dental care.
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