Correction: Major Changes in Endocarditis Prophylaxis for Dental, GI and GU Procedures
On page 100 of the article "Major Changes in Endocarditis Prophylaxis for Dental, GI and GU Procedures", under the section Highest-Risk Procedures, the word "rubber" should have been omitted. Placement of orthodontic rubber bands is not a highest-risk procedure that justifies prophylaxis; placement of orthodontic (metal) bands is. An orthodontic band is a metal ring that surrounds the tooth and is pressed into place causing movement in closely-spaced teeth and sometimes bleeding when the bands are placed close to the gumline.
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Title: Correction: Major Changes in Endocarditis Prophylaxis for Dental, GI and GU Procedures
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1276
Article Code: 1276d
Date: December 17, 2007
Volume: 49
Page: 104
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1276
Article Code: 1276d
Date: December 17, 2007
Volume: 49
Page: 104
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