Continuous use of direct oral anticoagulants during and after simple and surgical tooth extractions: a prospective clinical cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

No consistent approach to the management of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) during and after oral surgery has been established. Thus, DOACs may be unnecessarily discontinued, raising the potential risk of life-threatening thromboembolism. To address the inconsistency in this approach, our study assessed the risk of bleeding and other complications in patients who continue to use DOACs during and after simple and surgical tooth extractions.

Methods

Between May 2016 and December 2023, this prospective study recruited patients aged 18 years or older who were receiving a DOAC or warfarin and were in need of simple or surgical extractions of one or more teeth. Local haemostatic agents were being used to control bleeding. Patients were instructed to manage minor post

SUBMITTER: Johansson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11993950 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature