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  2. Antiplatelet drug - Wikipedia

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    The same review found moderate certainty evidence that continuing or discontinuing therapy also did not have a big difference on the incidence of bleeds requiring a blood transfusion. [9] Balloon angioplasty in the preoperative period——patients can proceed to surgery two weeks after the procedure.

  3. Dental antibiotic prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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    In the past, bacteremia caused by dental procedures (in most cases due to viridans streptococci, which reside in oral cavity), such as a cleaning or extraction of a tooth was thought to be more clinically significant than it actually was. However, it is important that a dentist or a dental hygienist be told of any heart problems before ...

  4. Dental extraction - Wikipedia

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    Dental extraction forceps commonly used on teeth in the maxillary arch. Extractions are often categorized as "simple" or "surgical". Simple extractions are performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth, usually with the patient under local anaesthetic, and require only the use of instruments to elevate and/or grasp the visible portion of the ...

  5. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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    NSAIDs are useful in the management of post-operative dental pain following invasive dental procedures such as dental extraction. When not contra-indicated, they are favoured over the use of paracetamol alone due to the anti-inflammatory effect they provide. [ 32 ]

  6. Alveolar osteitis - Wikipedia

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    The most common location of dry socket: in the socket of an extracted mandibular third molar (wisdom tooth). Since alveolar osteitis is not primarily an infection, there is not usually any pyrexia (fever) or cervical lymphadenitis (swollen glands in the neck), and only minimal edema (swelling) and erythema (redness) is present in the soft tissues surrounding the socket.

  7. Pulp capping - Wikipedia

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    The tooth is then washed and dried, and the protective material placed, followed finally by a dental restoration which gives a bacteria-tight seal to prevent infection. [ 4 ] Since pulp capping is not always successful in maintaining the vitality of the pulp, the dentist will usually keep the status of the tooth under review for about a year ...

  8. Coronectomy - Wikipedia

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    Patients undergoing coronectomy are anticipated to experience easier recovery from IAN deficits compared to those undergoing extractions. Limited studies indicate a 100% recovery rate in coronectomy patients, whereas only 66% of patients undergoing extraction recover within one month. 62.2% of the roots will migrate post-coronectomy, erupting ...

  9. Root canal treatment - Wikipedia

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    An x-ray of a root canal operation. Before endodontic therapy is carried out, a correct diagnosis of the dental pulp and the surrounding periapical tissues is required. This allows the endodontist to choose the most appropriate treatment option, allowing preservation and longevity of the tooth and surrounding tissues.