title: Dental hygiene care for the hemophilia A patient. Case report.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide the dental hygienist with basic information about hemophilia A and the blood coagulating replacement therapies that are available. In addition, an overview of possible complications that may be encountered when providing dental hygiene treatment for the hemophiliac is provided. A case report with recommended guidelines on providing dental hygiene care for the hemophilia A patient is included. The information in this paper is essential for the dental hygienist so that treatment modifications may be made to ensure safe and comprehensive dental hygiene care.
authors: Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Tvrdy
authors: K B
authors: KB
authors: Muzzin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006467:Hemophilia A; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D005169:Factor VIII