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Does taking anti-coagulants affect having dental implants?

Sal SmithMar 29, 2019
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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Dr. Paul D. Kantor, DDS
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Answered on Apr 3, 2019
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Dr. Ruben Mateo, DDS
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Answered on Mar 31, 2019
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