[Postoperative risk of bleeding after removal of third molars in healthy patients - a prospective observational clinical study]. / Nabloedingsrisico na verwijdering derde molaar bij gezonde patiënten; een prospectief observationeel klinisch onderzoek.
Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd
; 131(7-08): 307-315, 2024 07.
Article
in Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38973659
ABSTRACT
Removal of third molars in healthy patients is considered a procedure with a low risk of bleeding. However, exactly how low the incidence of postoperative bleeding is remains unclear due to the heterogeneity of available studies. To determine the exact postoperative risk of bleeding after the removal of third molars in healthy patients, a prospective observational multicentre study was conducted. A total of 1,035 patients with complete follow-up was included. Of these, 329 patients reported subsequent bleeding, but did not consult their attending physician. A total of 15 patients visited the hospital, 8 of whom required minimally invasive (re)treatment. No hospitalizations were necessary. There was a large difference between the incidence of postoperative bleeding reported by patients and postoperative bleeding requiring clinical examination and/or treatment. To reduce this difference in future, patients should be given detailed information about what degree of postoperative bleeding is considered normal after removal of a third molar.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tooth Extraction
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Postoperative Hemorrhage
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Molar, Third
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Nl
Journal:
Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Publication country:
HOLANDA
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HOLLAND
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NETHERLANDS
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NL
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PAISES BAJOS
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THE NETHERLANDS