Dental Extraction and Scaling without Withdrawal of Warfarin for Patient Undergoing Warfarin Treatment : A Case Report

Authors

  • Narimon Limprasert, D.D.S. Division of Dentistry, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Keywords:

International Normalized Ratio (INR), dental extraction, gingivitis

Abstract

The author presents a case of a 72-year-old Thai male patient who underwent dental extraction (the left mandibular first molar) and full mouth scaling with generalized severe gingivitis. He had an International Normalized Ratio (INR) of 2.9 when his tooth was removed and 2.0 when his teeth were scaled. He was able to receive his dental procedures without postoperative bleeding and needing to stop his Warfarin treatment or reduce the dosage.

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Published

2018-04-22

How to Cite

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Limprasert N. Dental Extraction and Scaling without Withdrawal of Warfarin for Patient Undergoing Warfarin Treatment : A Case Report. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Apr. 22 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];34(1):36-40. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/119514

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