Warfarin anticoagulation therapy should be continued prior to minor oral surgery and other similarly invasive dental procedures if the INR is __ or less.

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The literature clearly supports the continuation of warfarin anticoagulation therapy for minor oral surgery and other similarly invasive dental procedures if the INR is 3.5 or less.It is estimated that for every increase of 1.0 in the INR over 3.5,the risk for bleeding doubles.For major oral surgery,the literature is less clear on management of the warfarin level.

Warfarin Anticoagulation Therapy Should Be Continued Prior to Minor Oral