Hypertensive Patients and Their Management in Dentistry
Author(s) -
Sanda Mihaela Popescu,
Monica Scrieciu,
Veronica Mercuţ,
Mihaela Jana Ţuculină,
Ionela Teodora Dascălu
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
isrn hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2090-8709
DOI - 10.5402/2013/410740
Subject(s) - medicine , disease , dentistry , adverse effect , intensive care medicine , oral health
Hypertension is a common disease encountered in dental setting. Its wide spreading, terrible consequences, and life-long treatment require an attentive approach by dentists. Hypertension management in dental office includes disease recognition and correct measurement, knowledge of its treatment and oral adverse effects, and risk assessment for dental treatment. Dentist role in screening undiagnosed and undertreated hypertension is very important since this may lead to improved monitoring and treatment.
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