ORIGINAL ARTICLE   

Minerva Dental and Oral Science 2023 December;72(6):312-8

DOI: 10.23736/S2724-6329.23.04803-9

Copyright © 2023 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA

language: English

Hepatitis-virus-positive patients management in dental office

Luca FIORILLO ^{1, 2, 3} ✉, Giuseppe MINERVINI ², Luigi LAINO ², Matteo PEDITTO ¹, Marco CICCIÙ ⁴, Gabriele CERVINO ¹

¹ Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; ² Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Naples, Italy; ³ Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, India; ⁴ Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Catania, Italy

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by several viruses including hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. This condition can affect the oral health of patients and increase the risk of complications during dental management. The clinical management of hepatitis patients in the dental setting requires a comprehensive and individualized approach to ensure safety and optimal treatment outcomes. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature on the dental management of patients with different forms of hepatitis.
METHODS: The article focuses on the specific challenges associated with dental treatments in hepatitis patients, including increased risk of infection and bleeding. Additionally, the article provides recommendations for dental practitioners, including infection control measures, communication with medical providers, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics.
RESULTS: The authors show that the dental management of patients with hepatitis requires a thorough understanding of the specific challenges associated with this condition, as well as the implementation of appropriate preventive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients.
CONCLUSIONS: Further research is needed to better understand the impact of hepatitis on oral health and the most effective approaches to managing dental treatments in this patient population.

KEY WORDS: Oral health; Dental care; Hepatitis viruses; Dental offices; Patient care management