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Question:
Topic: Plavix Medications
  • My question is regarding a patient on Plavix. Of course, there was heavy bleeding during the prophy, but is it necessary that the patient go OFF the drug for JUST a prophy procedure?

    Or is it more of a case by case basis, and the patient should consult with the physician that prescribed the drug? ...Registered Dental Hygenist from New York

    Answer:
    When we are faced with a case like this, it is always better to consult with the patient's treating physician as to taking a patient off a medication prior to dental appointments.

    Since the treatment was a prophylaxis it was probably best that your patient stayed on the medication.

    TotalConfidenceDentistry.com
    Ron Briglia, DMD
    Chester County Medical Building
    600 East Marshall Street, Suite 201
    West Chester PA 19380
    (610) 692-4440
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