Patient with von Willebrand Disease Presenting for Selective Scaling and Root Planning

This article discusses the dental management of a 74-year-old white woman presenting with pain and gingival erythema in the maxillary anterior area. The article emphasizes the importance of consultation with the hematologist in treating patients with von Willebrand disease, and understanding that disease severity varies in patients. A patient-specific protocol recommended by the hematologist should be followed for each patient.
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research