Is it safe to drive after oral surgery?

ConclusionsDue to significantly elevated total brake response time, driving ability is assumed to be considerably affected following oral surgery, and patients should be advised to abstain from driving immediately after such operations.Clinical RelevanceOur study results put into question patients ’ driving ability following dentoalveolar procedures which should be considered regarding informed consent and could potentially have consequences on health issues (road traffic accidents) as well as legal and financial matters (court charges, insurance claims).
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research