Periodontal condition among cardiovascular diseased patients at Al-Karama Teaching Hospital

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Background : The present study is a clinical approach concerning the relation between cardiovascular illness and periodontal diseases. Patient and Methods : 104 patients (male and female) were selected at the coronary care unit department and general medical wards at medical department in Al-Karama teaching hospital, were submitted to clinical and investigational examination. 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,