Oral surgery is generally considered to be a type of minor surgery. Even so, the methods used by the doctor, choice of anesthetic, and the other substances used during the intervention are determined based on the patient’s general physical condition, and any underlying disease or illness which the patient has. Here are some examples of physical issues that the dentist or the oral surgeon must know about before performing an intervention like Park Ridge dental implants:
- Allergies – it is very important to inform the doctor about any pre-existing allergies to foods, to medication or to chemicals, even if those allergies do not include the substances to be used during the surgery.
- Cardiovascular problems – the dentist or the oral surgeon performing the intervention also needs to know about any cardiological issues as well as about irregular blood pressure such as hypertension and hypotension.
- Hematologic problems – these issues affect the ability of the blood to coagulate after a cut or a surgical intervention, therefore it is very important to inform your doctor about any such issues.
- Diabetes – this very common health problem also affects the way the body reacts to surgical interventions as well as the duration of healing. Your doctor should know about the existence of this condition.
