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Are Blood Transfusions Required Prior To Dental Surgery In A Person With Low Platelet Count?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015
Question: Because of low platelets my dentist said a transfusion will be needed before removal of 4 teeth for a partial plate to be put in.Is this normal for a dentist to ask me for?
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (1 hour later)
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This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .

I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as low platelets is concerned see what happened is patient with low platelets is associated with high risk of bleeding during and after surgery . So preoperative transfusion of platelet are more effective in prevention of postoperative hemorrhage in patient undergoing extraction (removal of teeth) . This is normal dentist can ask you for transfusion and can give you platelet infusion at time of surgery.

Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
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Are Blood Transfusions Required Prior To Dental Surgery In A Person With Low Platelet Count?

Brief Answer: Detailed below Detailed Answer: Hello , Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic . This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query . I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as low platelets is concerned see what happened is patient with low platelets is associated with high risk of bleeding during and after surgery . So preoperative transfusion of platelet are more effective in prevention of postoperative hemorrhage in patient undergoing extraction (removal of teeth) . This is normal dentist can ask you for transfusion and can give you platelet infusion at time of surgery. Hope I have answered your query . If you have further query I will be happy to help.