Management of hyperthyroid patients in dental emergencies: a case report.
10.17245/jdapm.2016.16.2.147
- Author:
Kyung Jin LEE
1
;
Wonse PARK
;
Nan Sim PANG
;
Jin Hyung CHO
;
Kee Deog KIM
;
Bock Young JUNG
;
Eun Jung KWAK
Author Information
1. Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. puttiquak2@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dental emergency;
Graves' disease;
Hyperthyroidism
- MeSH:
Emergencies*;
Graves Disease;
Humans;
Hyperthyroidism;
Korea;
Prevalence;
Risk Factors;
Thyroid Diseases
- From:Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2016;16(2):147-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The prevalence of thyroid disease, particularly hyperthyroidism, has rapidly increased in Korea in the past 10 years. Therefore, it is important to consider the complete medical history including thyroid disease in patients under dental treatment. Both the drugs used for dental treatment and psychological symptoms associated with treatment can induce emergencies in hyperthyroid patients. This case report considers emergency situations during dental treatment for hyperthyroid patients, and discusses risk factors and related concerns.
