Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 242-243, December 2008

Anticoagulated Patients Undergoing Tooth Extraction can be Managed Safely without Altering their Anticoagulation Treatment by Using Local Hemostatic Measures

Associate Professor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Visiting Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital, Director of Fellowship in Clinical Investigation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Article Title & Bibliographic Information

Hemostatic management of tooth extractions in patients on oral antithrombotic therapy.

Morimoto Y, Niwa H, Minematsu K.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66(1):51-7.

Level of Evidence

Level 2 (Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence)

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Grade B (Consistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence)

Purpose/Question

Among anticoagulated patients undergoing tooth extraction, what factors are associated with an increased risk for postoperative bleeding?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Retrospective Cohort Study

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00188-7

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.09.020

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 242-243, December 2008

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