Analysis of blood pressure during tooth extraction

Resumo

Surgical procedures have a history of dental pain,
apprehension and fear reported by patients. Because of these reasons,
they trigger a series of modifications that lead to changes in blood
pressure and stress occurrences. Objective: This study aimed to
monitor changes in blood pressure pre-, trans-, and postoperatively
and assess whether the differences would be significant. Material
and methods: One hundred and ninety-four patients, both genders,
aged between 14 and 65 who were undergoing surgery for tooth
extraction were selected. They had their systolic and diastolic
blood pressures measured at four different times: preoperative
(M1), post-anesthesia (M2), post-extraction (M3) and at the end,
after the suture (M4), with the aid of a digital tensiometer. Results:
There were statistically significant differences between systolic
blood pressure changes among all times, except between M1 and
M4. Concerning the diastolic blood pressure measurement, there
were statistical differences among all times except between M1xM4
and M2xM3. Conclusion: There were changes in blood pressure
between different moments of extractions.