Pace maker & Dental implant

Just checking if some one had dental implants or a tooth extraction done with a pacemaker.Dentist says it is not big deal - but with blood thinner should I insist on a dental surgeon. Just concerned.

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Blood thinner & Dentist

by Grateful Heart - 2017-07-02 09:43:07

Since you are on a blood thinner, you should discuss this with your cardiologist.  He may want you to stop the blood thinner prior to your dental procedure. 

It's always best to check with your Cardio or EP since they know your medical history.

Grateful Heart 

Go see a...

by donr - 2017-07-02 11:03:56

...dental surgeon!  I've had two teeth extrracted by a dental surgeom since I got my PM. 
Both times he insisted that I go off Warfarin for the procedure.  No big deal to do so.  Coordinated it w/ my Cardio.  MOF, the first time he required that I get an INR done at 6 AM before my appt at 7:30.  He also required cardio clearance prior to both procedures.  Both teeth were huge molars.  One was replaced by a bridge, the other by an implant.  After the extraction it was downhill all the way - no further bleeding problems.  Bridge was necessary because skull between tooth & sinus cavity was too thin & would have required bone "Graft" in the sinus cavity to make it thick enough to support post necessary for the implant. 

One concern the surgeon had - both teeth had broken off below the gum line & there was not a lot of tooth to grab to pull them.  There was a very real possibility that he would have to cut soft tissue to get the roots out.  THAT is when you really need the surgeon variety of dentist.

To me it was worth the extra cost for the surgeon.

Donr 

dental implants

by MONICAUS - 2017-07-02 11:11:49

Thank you for sharing. When I mention an oral surgeon to the dentist - they say it is really not needed. I am on Eliquis and it appears most dentists are not familiar with this medication.

Seeing a cardiologist is like a major task now. Unless an emergency - they make you wait. There are questions that arise as I wade thru issues. Being bounced beween family doctor and specialist.  

It will have to be an oral surgeon. After leading an active life - making rounds of doctors is most irritating.

Eliquis, eh...

by donr - 2017-07-02 16:59:01

...  Not something to mess around with.  Cannot be easily reversed quickly for a potentially bloody procedure.  If your dentist knows nothing about Eliquis - Run like &^%$% to the nearest exit. 

Consider going back to the dark ages of Wararin - that can be reversed quite easily - for some people.  I can drop my INR from 7.9 down to 3.5 in 24 hrs simply by eating 1-1/2 lbs of spinach split into 3 salads.  I had to do it once upon a time.

Donr

Cardiologist

by BillH - 2017-07-04 23:09:44

Call the doctors office and ask to speak to his nurse. Explain the dental proceedure and ask for advice.

If needed they will be able to make an appointment in a short time. And/or they can contact the dentist with advice.

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