J Dent Anesth Pain Med.  2016 Jun;16(2):147-150. 10.17245/jdapm.2016.16.2.147.

Management of hyperthyroid patients in dental emergencies: a case report

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  • 1Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. puttiquak2@yuhs.ac

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.

Keyword

Dental emergency; Graves' disease; Hyperthyroidism

MeSH Terms

Emergencies*
Graves Disease
Humans
Hyperthyroidism
Korea
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Thyroid Diseases

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