Laser therapy for a haemophiliac. Case report.
With adequate precaution, dental procedures which are likely to cause haemorrhage in haemophiliac patients may now be performed with a greatly reduced risk. A case report of a 'moderate' haemophiliac who presented with acute pericoronitis is described. The operculum associated with an erupting molar tooth was excised using a laser beam. Pre- or post-operative infusion of Factor VIII was not required. The applications and possible implications of the use of this treatment modality are discussed.
Chellappah
N K
NK
National University of Singapore.
Loh
H S
HS
D002648:Child; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D006467:Hemophilia A; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D010497:Pericoronitis / Q000601:surgery*