Abstract:Introduction: Dental treatment performed in patients on anticoagulant drug therapy is becoming increasingly common in dental offices. Thus, questions concerning thromboembolic and bleeding risks relative to invasive dental procedures, are frequently raised. Aim: To review the scientific evidences regarding anticoagulant therapy interruption in patients taking warfarin undergoing oral surgeries. Methods: It was carried out a literature review in the electronic SciELO, PubMed, Lilacs and Oviatt Library databases… Show more
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