Abstract
Dental treatment was carried out on a 12-year-old boy who suffered from multiple drug allergies. In the past, he had experienced 4 episodes of anaphylactic shock.
The patient had 21 permanent teeth and 4 deciduous teeth, with 21 of them seriously decayed.
We treated the teeth as follows.
1. First, specialist of allergiology was consulted to witness. LST and CAT conducted with several drugs.
2. For the estimated allergic reaction, several restricted drugs were used.
3. During the allergic examination and dental procedures, the vital signs of the patient were monitored carefully. Enough equipment and drugs for possible complications were always on hand.
4. After the dental procedures were completed, the patient was monitored for 30 minutes on the dental chair. Furthermore, close watch was continued for the next 30 minutes in the hospital.
5. For infected root canal treatment of the molars for which several prescribed medicines were required the patient was admitted in to our hospital for 4 days.
After the 21st appointment, all permanent teeth had been restored satisfactorily without any serious complications.
