Effect of Different Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets on Intraoral Bleeding Time during Professional Oral Hygiene Session
Paolo Pesce,
Ludovica Pin,
Daniele Pin
et al.
Abstract:Background: Patients with thromboembolic disease, prosthetic valves, or coagulation issues are commonly prescribed anticoagulants and antiplatelets. Although common professional oral hygiene might not represent a health concern for these patients, anticoagulant and antiplatelet medication might constitute a challenge for dentists and dental hygienists since possible prolonged bleeding might interfere with dental procedures. The aim of the present study was to investigate the bleeding time of different anticoag… Show more
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