title: Hepatitis: implications for dental care.
abstract: Patients with hepatitis and liver dysfunction present an array of pathophysiologic alterations for the practitioner to evaluate. An understanding of how treatment may be affected by liver disease is essential before dental treatment is begun.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 15261, USA.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Demas
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: McClain
mesh_terms: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000096:biosynthesis; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000379:methods*; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors