This retrospective observational study aims to evaluate the effect of preoperative periodontal treatment on postoperative infection and mortality in patients undergoing aortic and mitral valve surgery.
Patient records between 2015 and 2024 analyzed. Demographic, clinical, and and radiographic findings, evaluated. Postoperative outcomes such as infection, antibiotic use, length of hospital and intensive care unit stay, and mortality assessed.
The findings of this study may contribute to understanding the role of periodontal health in improving postoperative outcomes in cardiac surgery patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (≥18 years) who underwent cardiac valve surgery
* Availability of preoperative panoramic radiographs
* Complete medical and dental records, including DMFT index and systemic clinical parameters
* Patients with documented postoperative clinical follow-up data
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under 18 years of age
* Patients with incomplete or missing medical or radiographic records
* Patients with a history of systemic conditions severely affecting bone metabolism (e.g., advanced malignancy, metabolic bone disease)
* Patients who received recent periodontal treatment prior to radiographic assessment
* Poor-quality radiographs that do not allow accurate evaluation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Radiographic Alveolar Bone Loss Percentage Assessed on Panoramic Radiographs
Timeframe: Preoperative assessment (baseline)
2
Periodontal disease diagnosis (presence and severity)