Complications of extractions Introduction Complications can arise during

Complications of extractions

Introduction Complications can arise during the procedure of extraction or may manifest themselves some time following the extraction. A-Immediate extraction complications: B-Postextraction complications These occur at the time of the extraction

Postextraction complications can occur a variable length of time after the extraction. .

Postextraction haemorrhage Haemorrhage is one of the complications that clinicians worry about most and it can seriously complicate the extraction of teeth. Prevention of haemorrhage is desirable. To achieve this, the patient must be questioned carefully as to any previous history of excessive haemorrhage particularly in relation to previous extractions. If a history of poste xtraction haemorrhage is elicited it is important to try and ascertain for how long the bleeding continued and what measures were used to stop the bleeding on previous occasions. It is also important to discover when the bleeding started in relationship to the time of the extraction. General questions regarding a history of prolonged bleeding after trauma or other operations, or a family history of excessive bleeding or known haemorrhagic conditions may be relevant. It is also important to question the patient about the use of drugs, such as anticoagulant drugs. If there is any doubt regarding the existence of a haemorrhagic.