title: Dental treatment of the liver transplant patient.
abstract: On the basis of recent developments, liver transplantation is no longer considered an experimental procedure. The history and current status of human liver transplantation are reviewed. The complications and side effects of the agents used for immunosuppression are presented. The dental treatment of the patient before and after liver transplantation is discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Little
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Rhodus
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents