How should dentists plan appointments, medicines and surgery for patients observing intermittent or religious fasting?
How should dentists plan appointments, medicines and surgery for patients observing intermittent or religious fasting?
Often treatment is possible, but the procedure, hydration restriction, medical status, medicines and the patient's interpretation should be discussed.
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Early appointments may help some patients, while surgery may be better timed when nutrition, analgesia and hydration are easier.
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Never alter prescribed medicine timing without coordination when medical advice is needed.
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Fasting does not replace plaque control or periodontal therapy even if metabolic benefits are proposed.
Shared planning respects religious observance without making assumptions for the patient.
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