Effect of clove cigarettes on blood clotting time in post-tooth extraction patients

Background: Cigarettes are one of the processed tobacco. Clove cigarettes are cigarettes that are more consumed than other types of cigarettes. Smoking can cause the appearance of free radicals. Free radicals can interfere with the process of hemostasis, so it will interfere with the process of stopping bleeding if blood vessels are damaged. Tooth extraction is the procedure of removing a tooth from its socket. The duration of wound healing after tooth extraction can be influenced by several factors. One habit that can inhibit the wound healing process is smoking. Purpose: This paper aims to provide information about the effect of smoking on blood clotting time in patients after tooth extraction. Methods: This article review is done by searching for journals with keywords "clove cigarettes, blood clots, clotting time, post-tooth extraction" through PubMed, PMC free article, and Google Scholar search sites. Results: Smoking is one factor that can increase plasma hemosistein levels. Increased hemosistein can prolong blood clotting time. In addition, smoking for years can also cause hardening of the arteries, which is caused by the accumulation of fat in the blood vessels due to nicotine contained in cigarettes. Conclusion: In post-tooth extraction patients, smoking can cause a longer blood clotting time so that wound healing in the tooth socket after tooth extraction can be inhibited