Does taking anti-coagulants affect having dental implants?

March 29, 2019
Asked By:Sal Smith in Calabasas, CA

75 yr old female. Need to take anticoagulants (ASA and Plavix) for insertion of stent in Right carotid artery. Also need to schedule 2 dental implants lower right. Any restrictions or precautions we need to know about??

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April 3, 2019

Answer: Anti-Coagulants and Dental Implants

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Answer: Anti-Coagulants and Dental Implants

March 31, 2019

Answer: Yes, first the stent insertion, then the implants

March 31, 2019

Answer: Yes, first the stent insertion, then the implants

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