Key result
Tooth extraction in healthy patients was associated with a statistically significant increase in systolic blood pressure and pulse rate, while diastolic blood pressure remained largely unchanged (p<0.0001).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to compare differences in blood pressure and pulse rate readings before and after tooth extraction.
Does tooth extraction affect blood pressure and pulse rate in patients?
Observational (n=250)
No
Does tooth extraction affect blood pressure and pulse rate in patients?
Tooth extraction is associated with a transient increase in systolic blood pressure and pulse rate that remains within normal physiological limits.
Post-extraction systolic BP and pulse rises, within normal limits, merit brief monitoring in vulnerable patients; leaves open mechanisms and generalizability.
Background: Aim and objectives were to compare the differences in blood pressure and pulse rate readings before and after extraction of a tooth. Methods: A total of 250 patients were selected for the study, out of which, 124 were males and 126 were females. All the patients were in an age group from 20 till beyond 73 years of age. Blood pressure and pulse rate readings were measured before the start of the procedure. Extraction procedure was performed and post extraction blood pressure and pulse rate values were recorded. Both the values were compared and evaluated. Results: There was an obvious increase in systolic blood pressure and pulse rate values after a tooth extraction. Conclusions: Blood pressure and pulse rate values showed changes before and after tooth extraction but were within normal limits.
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Saikhedkar et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Dental extraction (n=250). Tooth extraction vs. Pre-extraction baseline was evaluated on Changes in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse rate (p=<0.0001). Tooth extraction in healthy patients was associated with a statistically significant increase in systolic blood pressure and pulse rate, while diastolic blood pressure remained largely unchanged (p<0.0001).
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