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DENTAL TREATMENT
THYROID PATIENT
Dr. Jasmine Singh
IN
THYROID ?
HOW IS IT RELATED
TO
DENTISTRY ?
THYROID
PATIENT
MANAGEMENT
ON
DENTAL CHAIR
Dental Treatment in Thyroid Patient
Tri-iodo-thyronine
NORMAL SERUM (TOTAL) :
70-200ng/l
Thyroxine
NORMAL SERUM (TOTAL) :
5.5-13.5 ug/l
Calcium Lowering
Hormone
NORMAL SERUM (TOTAL) :
< 10 pg/mL.
1. Metabolism
2. Body Temperature
3. Growth and Development
4. Brain Development (Infancy)
NOT ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE
35-40% people in India have THYROID!
FAMILY MEMBER
Mention the anti thyroid drug and dose
in their records.
BE A DOCTOR : IDENTIFY
BE A DENTIST : DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
Dental Treatment in Thyroid Patient
BE A DOCTOR : IDENTIFY
BE A DENTIST : DIAGNOSIS
Distorted
sense of
taste
Hypothyroidism
Hemostasis ( bleeding)
wound healing
Susceptible to cardiovascular disease (Consult from the physician)
Sensitive to central nervous system depressants and barbiturates
(Alchohol, sleeping pills,opiates,diazepam)
Exposure to a surgical antiseptic that includes iodine (such as
Povidone) can increase the risk of thyroiditis
(Betadine  Mouthwash should NOT be used)
Hemostasis ( bleeding)
Anti-thyroid drugs namely PropylThioUracil (PTU) (Hemorrhage)
Susceptibility to infection (Oral Infections)
Combination analgesics containing acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) are contraindicated
Aspirin
Stress or surgery can trigger a thyrotoxic crisis. Epinephrine is contraindicated
Fluoride free toothpaste
(Fluoride was used as a drug to treat
hyperthyroidism because it reduces thyroid activity
quite effectively. This is due to the ability of fluoride
to mimic the action of thyrotropin (TSH). Excess
fluoride correlates with the other thyroid-related
issues such as iodine deficiency.)
Hyperthyroidism
Dental Treatment in Thyroid Patient
Discontinue the dental treatment
Activate Emergency Team
Position  Supine with feet elevated
A - B - C : Basic Life Support
Head Tilt  Chin Lift
IV  5% Dextrose and Water / Normal Saline
Administration of oxygen
In Hyperthyroid patients , we can use COLD PACK too.
Lets Connect On :
DoctorJasmineSinghPage
battisi_yourdentist
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Dental Treatment in Thyroid Patient

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Dental Treatment in Thyroid Patient

  • 2. THYROID ? HOW IS IT RELATED TO DENTISTRY ? THYROID PATIENT MANAGEMENT ON DENTAL CHAIR
  • 4. Tri-iodo-thyronine NORMAL SERUM (TOTAL) : 70-200ng/l Thyroxine NORMAL SERUM (TOTAL) : 5.5-13.5 ug/l Calcium Lowering Hormone NORMAL SERUM (TOTAL) : < 10 pg/mL. 1. Metabolism 2. Body Temperature 3. Growth and Development 4. Brain Development (Infancy) NOT ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE
  • 5. 35-40% people in India have THYROID! FAMILY MEMBER Mention the anti thyroid drug and dose in their records. BE A DOCTOR : IDENTIFY BE A DENTIST : DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT
  • 7. BE A DOCTOR : IDENTIFY
  • 8. BE A DENTIST : DIAGNOSIS Distorted sense of taste
  • 9. Hypothyroidism Hemostasis ( bleeding) wound healing Susceptible to cardiovascular disease (Consult from the physician) Sensitive to central nervous system depressants and barbiturates (Alchohol, sleeping pills,opiates,diazepam) Exposure to a surgical antiseptic that includes iodine (such as Povidone) can increase the risk of thyroiditis (Betadine Mouthwash should NOT be used)
  • 10. Hemostasis ( bleeding) Anti-thyroid drugs namely PropylThioUracil (PTU) (Hemorrhage) Susceptibility to infection (Oral Infections) Combination analgesics containing acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) are contraindicated Aspirin Stress or surgery can trigger a thyrotoxic crisis. Epinephrine is contraindicated Fluoride free toothpaste (Fluoride was used as a drug to treat hyperthyroidism because it reduces thyroid activity quite effectively. This is due to the ability of fluoride to mimic the action of thyrotropin (TSH). Excess fluoride correlates with the other thyroid-related issues such as iodine deficiency.) Hyperthyroidism
  • 12. Discontinue the dental treatment Activate Emergency Team Position Supine with feet elevated A - B - C : Basic Life Support Head Tilt Chin Lift IV 5% Dextrose and Water / Normal Saline Administration of oxygen In Hyperthyroid patients , we can use COLD PACK too.
  • 13. Lets Connect On : DoctorJasmineSinghPage battisi_yourdentist Battisi Your Dentist