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Pulpotomy management using laser diode in pediatric patient with severe hemophilia A under general anesthesia—A case report
Author(s) -
Ngoc Vo Truong Nhu,
Nga Trinh Do,
Chu DinhToi,
Anh Le Quynh
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/scd.12279
Subject(s) - medicine , hematologist , pulpotomy , dentistry , surgery , pediatrics , anesthesia , disease , molar
Hemophilia—a bleeding disorder due to the lack of clotting factors—is mostly induced by genetic factors. Its most common type is hemophilia A. Hemorrhage in hemophilia A may occur in several different sites of the body, including those inside the oral cavity, such as mucous membrane and gum. However, only a few studies and case reports on dental issues of hemophilia A patients have been conducted. In clinical dentistry, treatment procedures are invasive, possibly leading to more severe bleeding, especially in hemophilia A cases. This paper presents the case of a 4‐year‐old boy diagnosed with severe hemophilia A, who also had several dental problems that needed endodontic treatment. We used laser diode to manage pulpotomy under general anesthesia to treat his dental diseases. His treatment procedure was performed by a dental surgeon, a hematologist, and an anesthesiologist.