Dental Extractions in Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy: A Clinical Study

Cardiovascular diseases cause highest mortality and morbidity worldwide. The introduction of preventive and maintenance antiplatelet therapy has, to a certain extent, contributed to this decline. With millions of health-conscious people using anti-platelet drugs, dental practitioners are frequently confronted with clinical situations wherein a decision has to be made about patient management, in view of the medical history. The aim of this study is to assess the need to stop aspirin before minor oral surgical procedures, including simple and surgical extractions and to discuss the various measures implemented for controlling the bleeding postoperatively. This study analyzes the association of increased bleeding during and after tooth extraction or any other minor oral surgical procedures with patients on antiplatelet therapy. The aim of this study is to assess the need to stop aspirin before minor oral surgical procedures, including simple and surgical extractions, and to discuss the various measures implemented for controlling the bleeding postoperatively. The objectives of the study are to analyze association of increased bleeding during and after tooth extraction or any other minor oral surgical procedures with patients on antiplatelet therapy.