The Journal of the American Dental Association
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Perioperative bleeding complications of ticagrelor, a newer oral antiplatelet, has not been studied in dentistry. Studies about bleeding status after oral surgical procedures in patients receiving continued antiplatelet therapy are also limited. We investigated the effects of continuing aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, or dual antiplatelet therapy on the frequency of bleeding events in patients undergoing tooth extractions or minor oral surgery. ⋯ In accordance with recommendations from published studies and guidelines, antiplatelet medications, including dual antiplatelet therapy, should not be interrupted for tooth extractions or minor oral surgery.