Tuberculosis (active vs latent)
Dental riskcritical
Tuberculosis (TB) has two distinct states: Latent TB infection (LTBI) — infected but NOT infectious, no airborne spread, routine dental care is fine with standard precautions; and Active pulmonary/laryngeal TB disease — CAN be infectious via airborne droplet nuclei, major dental infection-control implications. The key dental concern is infection control for active TB, plus drug interactions with TB treatment medications (especially rifamycins).
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
More medical conditions in dentistry
Infective endocarditis risk (highest-risk group)PheochromocytomaNeutropenia (chemo-related)Leukemia/lymphoma (active treatment)Active tuberculosisActive herpetic infections (HSV / VZV)Fever of unknown origin / suspected systemic infectionHypertension (uncontrolled / hypertensive urgency)Ischemic heart disease (stable angina, recent/old MI)Heart failure (compensated vs decompensated)Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular)Valvular heart disease / Prosthetic heart valves
Dentalverse is an educational resource for dental students and dentists. This page is a study reference — it is not medical advice and does not replace clinical judgment. Always follow your institution's protocols and your supervisor's guidance.