ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2017
Prior oral conditions in patients undergoing heart valve surgery.
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- Necessity of dental restoration before heart valve replacement: a cross-sectional study of a historical cohort.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- The Impact of Periodontitis on Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Therapeutic Implications.International journal of dentistry · 2025Review
- Not brushing teeth at night may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation-related infective endocarditis: experience from an Irish tertiary referral centre.Irish journal of medical science · 2023Article
- Clinical impact of periodontal disease on postoperative complications in gastrointestinal cancer patients.International journal of clinical oncology · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundPatients scheduled for heart valve surgery should be free of any oral infectious disorders that might pose a risk in the postoperative period. Few studies have been made on the dental conditions of such patients prior to surgery. The present study describes the most frequent prior oral diseases in this population group. MATERIAL AND
methodsA prospective, observational case-control study was designed involving 60 patients (30 with heart valve disease and 30 controls, with a mean age of 71 years in both groups). A dental exploration was carried out, with calculation of the DMFT (decayed, missing and filled teeth) index and recording of the periodontal parameters (plaque index, gingival bleeding index, periodontal pocket depth, and attachment loss). The oral mucosa was also examined, and panoramic X-rays were used to identify possible intrabony lesions.
resultsSignificant differences in bacterial plaque index were observed between the two groups (
conclusionsPatients scheduled for heart valve surgery should be examined for possible active periodontitis before the operation. Those individuals found to have periodontal disease should receive adequate periodontal treatment before heart surgery.
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