Dental management of medically compromised patients

A dental professional, prior to start a dental surgery or treatment must be aware of the physiological state of the patient. This is important because the dental treatment of a medically compromised patient specially with cardiac abnormalities could result in severe complications. Moreover the awareness with cardially compromised patient helps an emergency dentist to decide the procedure that would be appropriate and precautions that are necessary. Also the drugs that a dentist prescribes could have severe cardiovascular effects. Therefore a treatment plan must be devised after cosidering all pros and cons of the condition.

Mercury Blood Levels From Dental Work May Risk The Heart

Do your teeth have metallic dental fillings? This may come as a surprise to you, but the mixtures contain about 50 percent mercury. Now, if you know anything about this naturally occurring metal, then you know that it’s toxic in large amounts. So, the question begs: Are the fillings raising your mercury blood levels and, therefore, poisoning you? The answer will surprise you.