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g6pd deficiency and tooth extraction
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Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch and Dr. Mario Tuchman. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia , jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.

g6pd deficiency and tooth extraction

by rams9, Jan 24, 2009 01:58PM
hi, my father has g6pd deficiency, can he go for tooth extraction.he is also diabetic but is controlled with oral hypoglyciemics  

by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Jan 25, 2009 05:29PM
Yes, he can.  However, he should be seen by a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.  It is unlikely a general dentist would have significant experience in dealing with this disorder or what step should be taken to pre and post-operatively.

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