Background:
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) using clopidogrel and aspirin is standard for
preventing thrombotic events, particularly in patients with acute coronary
syndromes or undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Dental extractions
in patients on DAPT pose bleeding concerns.
Aim:
To assess the safety and efficacy of a protocol for dental extractions in
patients on DAPT.
Materials and Methods: Forty patients on DAPT underwent dental extractions at Pacific Dental
College and Hospital, Udaipur (2021–2023). Group I (20 patients) continued
DAPT, while Group II (20 patients) ceased DAPT three days before surgery.
Hemostasis was managed using dry gauze (45 min), gauze soaked in tranexamic
acid (TXA), gel foam, or 1% feracrylum. Patients were provided sutures, post-op
instructions, and emergency contact. Follow-ups were done at 24 hours (phone)
and in-person on days 3, 7, and 10.
Results:
No postoperative bleeding occurred in patients who continued DAPT. Minor
immediate bleeding was effectively managed with gel foam and TXA, with no cases
requiring transfusion. Basic hemostatic measures and suturing were sufficient.
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