Periodontal Therapy in Coronary Artery Patients

Impact of Periodontal Therapy in Flow-mediated Dilation and Serum Levels of Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers in Coronary Artery Disease Patients: 12 Months Randomized Controlled Trial

Gingival inflammation has been associated with cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke, because of elevation of blood risk markers such as cholesterol, glucose and C reactive protein. The treatment of gingival diseases decreases the concentration of these risk factors in the blood of cardiovascular patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 35 years and older
• coronary artery disease
• more than 10 teeth
• chronic periodontitis defined as 2 non-adjacent teeth with probing depth 5+mm and periodontal attachment loss 4+mm

Exclusion Criteria:

• use of antibiotics in the last 6 months
• periodontal therapy in the last 12 months