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2/2006
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Evaluation of the dental status in patients referred for heart surgery – a preliminary report

Michał Jegier
,
Aneta Smalc
,
Piotr Ciesielski
,
Sławomir Jander
,
Bogdan Jegier

Arch Med Sci 2006; 2, 2: 125-127
Online publish date: 2006/06/22
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The authors examined the oral health status in 100 consecutive patients of the Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, referred to scheduled heart operations. 26% of them were edentulous and they did not undergo closer clinical examination. Patients with natural dentition made 74% of the examined group. Oral hygiene in majority of the cases was not satisfactory – in 64% of the patients calculus and accompanying gingivitis were found. 17% of patients had neither treated nor removed roots. A DMF (Decay Missing Filled) index and treatment index were calculated in these patients as well. Mean values of the DMF index are: D – 3, M – 17, F – 4. The mean value of the treatment index equals 0.57. Lymphadenopathy was observed in 42% of cases. Our findings indicate that during qualification to a heart surgery dental examination and treatment should be considered.
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oral health, cardiovascular disease
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