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Soltero-Rivera M, Battersby I, Morrison J, Spofford N, Weese JS. Antimicrobial use practices in canine and feline patients with co-morbidities undergoing dental procedures in primary care practices in the US. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305533. [PMID: 38985775 PMCID: PMC11236167 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate how the presence of co-morbid conditions influenced antimicrobial usage as presumptive prophylaxis for suspected bacteremia in dogs and cats undergoing dental treatments at primary care veterinary clinics in the United States. In 2020, data was collected from 1076 veterinary clinics across 44 US states. A total of 681,541 general anesthesia dental procedures were conducted on 592,472 dogs and 89,069 cats. This revealed that systemic antimicrobials were administered in 8.8% of dog procedures and 7.8% of cat procedures in the absence of concurrent periodontal disease or extractions. Cefpodoxime, clindamycin, and amoxicillin-clavulanate were the most frequently used antimicrobials in dogs, while cefovecin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, and clindamycin topped the list for cats. Dogs with cardiovascular, hepato-renal, and endocrine co-morbidities, as well as those undergoing concurrent removal of cutaneous or subcutaneous neoplasia, displayed higher antimicrobial use. Similarly, cats with endocrine or hepato-renal disease, retroviral infection (i.e., feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)), and concurrent removal of cutaneous or subcutaneous neoplasia exhibited increased antimicrobial use. Dogs with hepato-renal abnormalities had longer treatment durations compared to those without (10.1 vs. 9.6 days). Conversely, cats with concurrent removal of cutaneous or subcutaneous neoplasia had shorter durations of treatment as compared to those that did not have this procedure performed (8.4 vs 9.2 days). The findings of this study underscore the necessity for further research and collaboration within the veterinary community to develop evidence-based guidelines, promoting responsible antimicrobial use, and advancing the field of veterinary dentistry for enhanced patient outcomes.
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- Maria Soltero-Rivera
- Department of Veterinary Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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- Mars Veterinary Health, Vancouver, WA, United States of America
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- Banfield Pet Hospital, Vancouver, WA, United States of America
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- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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AlMuzaini AA. Patient with End-Stage Liver Disease and Prolonged Prothrombin Time Presents for Placement of a New Dental Implant. Dent Clin North Am 2023; 67:553-555. [PMID: 37244739 DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2023.02.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Dentists should consult with the patient's hepatologist to obtain the most recent medical records with liver function tests and a coagulation panel. In the absence of severe liver dysfunction and with good medical management, dentists may proceed with treatment. Isolated prolongation of prothrombin time does not reflect a risk of bleeding and other coagulation parameters should be assessed. Amide local anesthesia can be safely administered and bleeding is controlled by local hemostatic measures and minimizing trauma. Other aspects of dental treatment that may require modification include the adjustment of doses of certain drugs metabolized by the liver.
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- Anwar A AlMuzaini
- Ministry of Health, 5 Saud Bin Abdulaziz Street, Opposite Public Library, 13022, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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Brigo S, Mancuso E, Pellicano R. Dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery in the patient with liver disease: key messages for clinical practice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 68:192-199. [PMID: 31140770 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4970.19.04216-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The recent changes in terms of both epidemiology of chronic liver disease (CLD) and long-term survival of patients with CLD have had a great impact in the field of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. In this context, compared with the previous decades, today it is more probable to cure patients with CLD also at advanced stage (cirrhosis), that could remain asymptomatic for long, before the appearance of signs of decompensation. Hence, it is crucial to identify the patient with CLD and to define the stage of the latter. The main risks are the viral acquisition on the part of the operator or of the other patients, the risk of bleeding due to the impaired coagulation status or the risk of liver decompensation due to alterations in the metabolism of certain drugs leading to hepatotoxicity. Generally, it is appropriate to treat patients with CLD not yet evolved in cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis, in a primary care setting, whilst secondary care management should be reserved to those patients with decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Turcotte-Pugh's grade B or C) or compensated cirrhosis but with signs of thrombocytopenia or previous episodes of decompensation. In the latter case it is mandatory to quantify the perioperative risk. In this updated review the authors describe the practical approach to the patient with CLD.
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- Selvaggia Brigo
- Bow Lane Dental Group, St George's Hospital, Bupa Dental Care, London, UK
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- General Surgery, Peterborough City Hospital, North West Anglia Foundation Trust, Peterborough, UK
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- Unit of Gastroenterology, Molinette - San Giovanni Antica Sede Hospital, Turin, Italy -
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Cocero N, Frascolino C, Berta GN, Carossa S. Is It Safe to Remove Teeth in Liver Transplant Patients Without Antibiotics? A Retrospective Study of 346 Patients. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 77:1557-1565. [PMID: 31026420 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Eradication of oral infectious foci is essential for liver transplant candidates. The main issue is whether antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary for all dental extractions despite the possible fostering of resistant bacteria. To overcome the scarcity of evidence-based data, our study analyzed the background and outcomes of a large number of routine extractions performed in our institution without antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with different liver pathologies. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, the outcome of interest was the occurrence of local infections and minor complications during the 7-day follow-up period after extraction; the predictors were the demographic and clinical variables of the patients (age, gender, liver pathology, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score, international normalized ratio) and the extraction variables (single vs multiple extractions, isolated vs contiguous teeth, single-rooted vs multirooted teeth). The statistical analysis used univariate nonparametric tests and binary multivariate logistic regressions. RESULTS The 346 liver transplant candidates (mean age, 53 ± 8 years; 24% women) underwent 662 routine extraction sessions involving 1,329 teeth. The 7-day dental follow-up detected no signs of postoperative wound infection (rate = 0% [95% confidence interval (CI), 0 to 0.9%]). Accordingly, the 2-week post-extraction clinical monitoring excluded symptoms of systemic infection attributable to the dental procedure. Minor complications (mild bleeding, slow healing, inflamed socket) occurred in 50 patients (rate = 14% [95% CI, 11 to 18%]) in the 3 days after extraction. Significant risk factors for minor complications were refractory ascites (P < .0001; OR = 8 [95% CI, 3 to 20]), extraction of multirooted contiguous teeth (P < 0.0001; OR = 5 [95% CI, 2.5 to 9]), and a Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score greater than 18 (P = 0.01; OR = 2.4 [95% CI, 1.2 to 5]). CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that routine extractions without antibiotic prophylaxis can be performed safely in liver transplant candidates, even in the presence of 1 or more non-controllable risk factors. Using atraumatic techniques, we achieved satisfactory healing of the gingiva and socket in all patients in a week, without any signs of local infection. The few minor complications were readily managed and resolved within 3 days after extraction.
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- Nadia Cocero
- Senior Consultant, Oral Surgery Section, Dental School, University of Torino, Azienda Ospedaliera Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy.
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- Trainee, Oral Surgery Section, Dental School, University of Torino, Azienda Ospedaliera Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Aggregate Professor on Pharmacology, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, Dental School, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department Head, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dental School, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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Bleeding during and after dental extractions in patients with liver cirrhosis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 47:1543-1549. [PMID: 29705406 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Little is known about the prevention and management of acquired coagulopathies, such as those affecting cirrhotic patients. The objective of this analytic retrospective observational study was to evaluate patients on the liver transplant waiting list according to the following outcomes: (1) presence of unusual intraoperative bleeding (>10min after routine haemostatic procedures); and (2) presence of postoperative haemorrhagic complications. The outcomes were analysed according to clinical and laboratory variables. A total of 190 visits were performed for extraction of 333 teeth (ranging from 1 to 9 teeth per visit), with platelet count ranging from 16,000 to 216,000 and international normalized ratio (INR) below 3. Twelve cases (6.31%) had unusual intraoperative bleeding and 12 had postoperative haemorrhagic complications. All the events were controlled by local measures. Intraoperative bleeding was associated with low count of platelets (P=0.026). However, this counting could explain only 16% (adjusted R2=0.16) of the cases of bleeding (P=0.44), meaning that platelet function changes might be involved. Our results show that cirrhotic patients presenting platelet count above 16,000 and INR below 3 need no previous blood transfusion, with local measures being enough to manage haemorrhagic events.
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Hicks JL. Oral care of the patient with liver failure, pretransplant-a retrospective study. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2014; 35:8-14. [DOI: 10.1111/scd.12075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Jeffery L. Hicks
- Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; San Antonio Texas
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Silvestre-Rangil J, Silvestre FJ, Espín-Gálvez F. Hospital dental practice in special patients. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2014; 19:e163-9. [PMID: 24121921 PMCID: PMC4015050 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.19553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2013] [Accepted: 09/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Dental patients with special needs are people with different systemic diseases, multiple disorders or severe physical and/or mental disabilities. A Medline search was made, yielding a total of 29 articles that served as the basis for this study, which offers a brief description of the dental intervention protocols in medically compromised patients. Dental treatment in patients with special needs, whether presenting medical problems or disabilities, is sometimes complex. For this reason the hospital should be regarded as the ideal setting for the care of these individuals. Before starting any dental intervention, a correct patient evaluation is needed, based on a correct anamnesis, medical records and interconsultation reports, and with due assessment of the medical risks involved. The hospital setting offers the advantage of access to electronic medical records and to data referred to any complementary tests that may have been made, and we moreover have the possibility of performing treatments under general anesthesia. In this context, ambulatory major surgery is the best approach when considering general anesthesia in patients of this kind.
Key words:Hospital dentistry, special patients, medically compromised patients.
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- J Silvestre-Rangil
- Hospital Universitario Dr. Peset, Unidad de Estomatología, Edificio de Consultas Externas, C/ Juan de Garay s/n, 46017 - Valencia, Spain,
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Castellanos-Cosano L, Machuca-Portillo G, Segura-Sampedro JJ, Torres-Lagares D, López-López J, Velasco-Ortega E, Segura-Egea JJ. Prevalence of apical periodontitis and frequency of root canal treatments in liver transplant candidates. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2013; 18:e773-9. [PMID: 23722148 PMCID: PMC3790651 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.19148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) and endodontic treatment in liver transplant candidates and control healthy subjects.
Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Forty two liver transplant candidates (LTC) (study group) and 42 control subjects. Digital panoramic radiographs where used. Periapical status was scored according to the periapical index (PAI). Results were analysed statistically using the Chi-squared test and logistic regression.
Results: Radiographic signs of AP in one or more teeth was found in 79% of patients in the study group and in 50% of control subjects (p = 0.008; OR = 3.7; C. I. 95% = 1.4 - 9.5). One or more root-filled teeth (RFT) were found in 19% and 62% of study and control subjects, respectively (p = 0.0001; OR = 0.14; 95% C. I. = 0.05 - 0.38). Among LTC patients 14.7% of the teeth had AP, whereas in the control subjects 4.2% of teeth were affected (p= 0.0002). The percentage of RFT in the study and control groups was 1.5% and 6.8%, respectively (p = 0.0002). Conclusions: Liver transplant candidates have significantly higher prevalence of radiographic periapical lesions and lower frequency of RFT than controls healthy subjects.
Key words:Apical periodontitis, endodontics, hepatic cirrhosis, liver disease, liver transplant, oral health, root-canal treatment.
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Postoperative bleeding after dental extraction in liver pretransplant patients. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012; 70:e177-84. [PMID: 22374059 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2011.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2011] [Revised: 10/11/2011] [Accepted: 10/29/2011] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this prospective observational study was to evaluate the incidence of postoperative bleeding after dental extraction in candidates for liver transplantation and the efficacy of the association of tranexamic acid and absorbable hemostatic sponges. PATIENTS AND METHODS All individuals referred for oral health evaluation requiring extraction were considered in this study. Patients were included in the analysis when the blood examinations showed a platelet count of 30,000/mm(3) or greater and an international normalized ratio (INR) of 3.0 or less. In group 1 local pressure was applied by use of gauze soaked with tranexamic acid, and in group 2 gauze without tranexamic acid was used. Absorbable hemostatic sponges and cross sutures were used as a standard hemostatic measure. RESULTS In the 23 patients included in this study, 84 simple extractions were performed during 35 dental surgical procedures. The main preoperative blood tests found the following: a mean hematocrit level of 34.54% (SD, 5.84%; range, 21.7%-44.4%), platelet counts from 31,000/mm(3) to 160,000/mm(3), and a mean INR of 1.50 (SD, 0.39; range, 0.98-2.59). Postoperative bleeding occurred during only 1 procedure (2.9%), and local pressure with gauze was effective for achieving hemostasis. No statistically significant difference in the time to hemostasis was found between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS This study found a low risk of bleeding for tooth extractions in patients with liver cirrhosis, INRs of 2.50 or less, and platelet counts of 30,000/mm(3) or greater. Blood transfusions were not needed, and in the case of postoperative bleeding, the use of local hemostatic measures was satisfactory.
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Hong CH, Scobey MW, Napenas JJ, Brennan MT, Lockhart PB. Dental postoperative bleeding complications in patients with suspected and documented liver disease. Oral Dis 2012; 18:661-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2012.01922.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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