Periodontal condition among cardiovascular diseased patients at Al-Karama teaching hospital

Abstract

Background: The present study is a clinical approach concerning the relation between cardiovascular illness andperiodontal diseases.Patient and Methods: 104 patients (male & female) were selected at the coronary care unit department and generalmedical wards at medical department in Al-Karama teaching hospital, were submitted to clinical and investigationalexamination.Results: Out of 104 patients 75 were positive for periodontitis and 27 were not affected.Conclusion: There is strong relationship between atherosclerosis (including cardiovascular diseases) and periodontitis.People are not healthy without good oral hygiene