Which of the following dental procedures does NOT requires antibiotic prophylaxis for individuals at high risk of bacterial endocarditis?

A. Dental extractionsB. Periodontal proceduresC. Postoperative suture removalD. Prophylactic cleaning of teeth if bleeding is anticipatedE. Reimplantation of avulsed teeth

C. Postoperative suture removal

Explanation:

Antibiotics are medications used specifically for the elimination of bacteria without damaging our body cells. There are several different types of antibiotics to have an effect on all kinds of harmful bacteria in our body. They are medicines that work exclusively on bacteria and are not able to eliminate viruses and fungi.

Medical procedures involving the opening of wounds, such as dental procedures related to dental extraction, tooth replantations or any other procedure involving the opening of wounds or possible bleeding, make the client susceptible to bacterial endocarditis and for this reason it is necessary that the client undergoes antibiotic prophylaxis. However, this prophylaxis is not necessary in procedures such as postoperative suture removal, as it does not involve opening wounds that may cause an infection.