Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: The study group consisted of 39 patients who were scheduled to undergo dental extractions. All patients were receiving 100 milligrams of aspirin daily on a regular basis. The authors randomly divided the patients into two groups: those who stopped the aspirin therapy before the procedure and those who continued the aspirin therapy. One hour before the procedures, all patients underwent a bleeding time test. In addition, the amount of bleeding during the procedure was measured. RESULTS: The mean (+/- standard deviation) bleeding time was 1.8 +/- 0.47 minutes for patients who stopped aspirin therapy one week before the procedure. For patients who continued aspirin therapy, the bleeding time was 3.1 +/- 0.65 minutes. The difference was statistically significant (P = .004). However, both groups were within the normal bleeding time range, and in both groups, a local hemostatic method was sufficient to control bleeding. No episodes of uncontrolled intraoperative or postoperative bleeding were noted. CONCLUSION: CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Authors | L Ardekian, R Gaspar, M Peled, B Brener, D Laufer |
Journal | Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
(J Am Dent Assoc)
Vol. 131
Issue 3
Pg. 331-5
(Mar 2000)
ISSN: 0002-8177 [Print] England |
PMID | 10715924
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Aspirin
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Aspirin
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Blood Loss, Surgical
(prevention & control)
- Female
- Humans
- Intraoperative Complications
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Oral Hemorrhage
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Oral Surgical Procedures
(adverse effects, methods)
- Postoperative Complications
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Time Factors
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