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Prevalence of medically compromised conditions in dental patients

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2009

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16984447

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Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal. Vol 14, No.6 (2009), p.E287-E291

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Dhanuthai K., Sappayatosok K., Bijaphala P., Kulvit S., Sereerat T. Prevalence of medically compromised conditions in dental patients. Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal. Vol 14, No.6 (2009), p.E287-E291. Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/6620

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Prevalence of medically compromised conditions in dental patients

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Dhanuthai K.
 Sappayatosok K.
 Bijaphala P.
 Kulvit S.
 Sereerat T.

Abstract

Objectives: To study the prevalence of medically compromised conditions in patients seeking dental treatments at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University. Study design: The files of 58,317 patients seeking dental treatments at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University from 2002-2004 were retrieved and reviewed for medically compromised conditions. Results: From a total of 58,317 patients, 7,167 patients (12.2%) had medically compromised conditions. The five most prevalent conditions in descending order were allergy, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart diseases and thyroid diseases. Conclusions: Even though the prevalence of medically compromised conditions in dental patients is not high, dentists should bear in mind that some of the patients may harbor such conditions which are contraindicated for certain dental procedures or medication or require special attention when treating these patients. Therefore, a thorough history taking and careful clinical examinations are mandatory before commencing any dental treatment. © Medicina Oral S. L. C.I.F.

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Adolescent
 Adult
 Aged
 Allergy
 Article
 Child
 Dental care
 Dental patient
 Diabetes mellitus
 Female
 Heart disease
 Human
 Hypertension
 Major clinical study
 Male
 Prevalence
 Thyroid disease
 Treatment contraindication
 Adolescent
 Adult
 Aged
 Aged, 80 and over
 Child
 Child, Preschool
 Humans
 Infant
 Middle Aged
 Prevalence
 Tooth Diseases
 Young Adult

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