Review of postoperative bleeding risk in dental patients on antiplatelet therapy.

Objective: We conducted a review of the literature to assess risk for oral bleeding complications after dental procedures in patients on antiplatelet therapy.

Study Design: We conducted a search in Medline, Embase, and National Guideline Clearinghouse databases for studies involving patients on single and dual antiplatelet therapy that had invasive dental procedures or manipulations that induce oral bleeding.

Results: The literature search yielded 15 studies that met inclusion criteria.