Influence of Periodontal Diseases on Vascular Parameters in Patients Suffering of Hypertension

Influence of Periodontal Diseases on Hemodynamic and Molecular Vascular Parameters in Patients Suffering of Hypertension

The aim of this study is to assess the influence of the severity of chronic periodontitis on hemodynamic parameters in hypertensive patients.Secondary purposes of this protocol is to identify evolution of several biomarkers and correlate the clinical situation with oral microflora.

Inclusion Criteria:

• -Men- >40 years
• moderate and severe generalized chronic periodontitis
• Former diagnosis of hypertension
• >12 teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

• >70 years
• smokers (>10 cig/day)
• body mass index>30
• Need of antibioprophylaxis
• Medical treatment including anti-inflammatory drugs and/or antibiotics
• Refractory form of hypertension- aggressive periodontitis