Comparison of the Effects of Warfarin and Heparin on Bleeding Caused by Dental Extraction: A Clinical Study

Replacement of warfarin with heparin for dental extractions in patients on long-term warfarin therapy is associated with wasted time, consumed labor, and increased treatment expenses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of dental extraction without altering the warfarin regimen in patients with an international normalized ratio from 1 to 4.Forty patients who underwent tooth extraction were divided into 4 groups: continuation of...