Is dental prophylaxis required following spinal fusion?-a systematic review and call for evidence.

Background: Controversy exists regarding the need for antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to dental procedures following spinal fusion. In this review, we attempt to synthesize a comprehensive summary of the published literature to provide recommendations on the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis before dental procedures in patients with a history of spinal fusion.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases from inception to February 2018.