Deferral of elective dental care and referral to a physician for evaluation and treatment within 1 week are indicated for patients found to have asymptomatic blood pressure of greater than or equal to ________ mm Hg.

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Patients with blood pressures less than 180/110 mm Hg can undergo any necessary dental treatment,both surgical and nonsurgical,with very little risk of an adverse outcome.For patients found to have asymptomatic blood pressure of 180/110 mm Hg or greater (uncontrolled hypertension),elective dental care should be deferred,and physician referral for evaluation and treatment within 1 week is indicated.Patients with uncontrolled blood pressure associated with symptoms such as headache,shortness of breath,or chest pain should be referred to a physician for immediate evaluation.

Deferral of Elective Dental Care and Referral to a Physician