Minimal acceptable platelet count for an Oral Surgical Procedure | AIPGDEE Preparations MCQs with Explanations

What is the minimal acceptable platelet count for an oral surgical procedure?

a. 450,000 
b. 150,000 
c. 50,000 
d. 30,000

The correct answer is C: Normal platelet count is 150,000—450,000. In general, the minimal count for an oral surgical procedure is 50,000 platelets. However, emergency procedures may be done with as few as 30,000 platelets if the dentist is working closely with the patient’s hematologist and uses excellent techniques of tissue management.