comparative evaluation of heart rate and blood pressure before and after dental extraction

Background: Heart rate and blood pressure play an important role to determine thecardiac health of the patient during the treatment. Significant alterations in theseparameters enable us to take appropriate actions during emergencies and comprehendthe potential risks associated with dental procedures. The objective of this study is todetermine the changes in the heart rate and blood pressure of the patient before andafter dental extraction. Through a thorough evaluation and analysis, researchersendeavour to discern whether there are discernible patterns of alterations in the vitalsigns in the patient following extraction.Materials and method: A total of 60 patients were selected for the study out of which34 were males and 26 were females. All the patients were in an age group of 17 tillbeyond 77 of the age. Prior to the procedure, blood pressure and heart rate weremeasured. Dental extraction of the tooth was subsequently performed, followed bypost-operative measurement of blood pressure and heart rate.Results: Significant difference in post operative pulse was noticed after extractionwhere there was decrease in post operative pulse. A decrease in post-operative bloodpressure was observed, but these variations remained within the normal range.Conclusion: The vital signs exhibited alterations before and after tooth extraction.Thus, it is concluded that various factors such as dental anxiety, stress, localanaesthesia alter the blood pressure and heart rate of a patient post dental extraction.