New routines makes tooth extraction possible during warfarin treatment

We conclude that it is possible to successfully extract teeth without interrupting or reducing the dose of anticoagulant medication with warfarin. We also conclude that patients with anticoagulant medication are treated differently depending on where they have their dental treatment done.

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Published in:	Läkartidningen Vol. 101; no. 25; p. 2168
Main Authors:	Blomgren, Johan, Eriksson, Henry, Sjöberg, Wivi-anne
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Swedish
Published:	Sweden 17-06-2004
Subjects:	Anticoagulants - administration & dosage Anticoagulants - therapeutic use Humans International Normalized Ratio Postoperative Hemorrhage - etiology Postoperative Hemorrhage - prevention & control Tooth Extraction - methods Warfarin - administration & dosage Warfarin - therapeutic use
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Summary:	We conclude that it is possible to successfully extract teeth without interrupting or reducing the dose of anticoagulant medication with warfarin. We also conclude that patients with anticoagulant medication are treated differently depending on where they have their dental treatment done.
ISSN:	0023-7205