Patient with von Willebrand Disease Presenting for Selective Scaling and Root Planning

Von Willebrand disease is a platelet phase bleeding disorder, affecting platelet aggregation and adhesion. It can be inherited or acquired in origin. Patients with von Willebrand disease can be successfully treated in a dental setting. This article discusses the dental management of a 74-year-old white woman presenting with pain and gingival erythema in the maxillary anterior area. The article emphasizes the importance of consultation with the hematologist in treating patients with von Willebrand disease, and understanding that disease severity varies in patients. A patient-specific protocol recommended by the hematologist should be followed for each patient.