Benoliel R, Leviner E, Katz J, Tzukert A. Dental treatment for the patient on anticoagulant therapy: prothrombin time value--what difference does it make?
ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1986;
62:149-51. [PMID:
2944052 DOI:
10.1016/0030-4220(86)90036-8]
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Abstract
Thirty patients taking anticoagulants received routine dental treatment without altering their prothrombin time values. In a follow-up of 5 years, no serious complications were seen in patients with a prothrombin time value of up to 2.5. A protocol is suggested for dental treatment in these patients.
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