MANAGEMENT OF THE HAEMOPHILIC PATIENT IN DENTISTRY AND CERVICOFACIAL SURGERY

Abstract

In patients with haemophilia, any oral surgery carries the risk of prolonged and excessive bleeding. Close collaboration between haematologists and oral surgeons is necessary to prevent excessive bleeding. No procedure can be considered minor in a patient with haemophilia because of the serious potential consequences. Successful treatment protocols using systemic treatment, antifibrinolytic agents and local haemostatic measures are described in the current literature.

Keywords

• haemophilia
• factor replacement therapy
• dental extraction
• local anaesthesia