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Observational studyMolecular biology reports2024

Salivary microbial shifting in hypertensive patients with chronic periodontitis after scaling and root surface debridement.

Ahed Najimelddin Abdullah, Omar Abdul Majeed Al-Habib, Saeed Ali Mohammed

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Ahed Najimelddin AbdullahDepartment of Dental Basic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Duhok, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Omar Abdul Majeed Al-HabibCollege of Science, Nawroz University, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. omar.habib@nawroz.edu.krd.
Saeed Ali MohammedPeriodontics Department, College of Dentistry, University of Duhok, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of scaling and root surface debridement (SRP) on salivary bacterial counts and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients with chronic periodontitis, with a focus on clinical significance.

methodsAn observational trial included 24 chronic periodontitis patients, eleven of them were hypertensive patients. Non-surgical periodontal treatment was administered to all patients, with clinical parameters including gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), and probing pocket depth (PPD) recorded. Saliva samples were collected before and after SRP to quantify total bacterial counts and specific bacterial counts.

resultsTwo months following SRP, PI and PPD in every subject under study demonstrated good responses. In hypertension patients, the salivary bacterial count was significantly higher following SRP (P = 0.0221). The incidence of Porphyromonas gingivalis in hypertension patients significantly decreased after treatment (P = 0.0386). Despite this, there was no discernible decrease in blood pressure following treatment.

conclusionsSRP alone was ineffective in reducing overall bacterial counts, but P. gingivalis levels responded favorably. Regular periodontal assessment is crucial for hypertensive individuals to mitigate cardiovascular risk. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Periodontal therapy in hypertensive patients may improve oral health but might not significantly impact blood pressure. Regular periodontal evaluation is essential for managing cardiovascular risk in hypertension.

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Chronic PeriodontitisDental ScalingHypertensionSalivaAdultAgedBacterial LoadBlood PressureDebridementFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPeriodontal IndexPorphyromonas gingivalisActinobacillus actinomycetemcomitanChronic periodontitisHypertensionPorphromonas GingivalisScaling and root surface debridementTotal number of bacteria

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