Periodontal Therapy in a Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

The group (TG) consisted of periodontal treatment comprising one session of supragingival scaling and personalized oral hygiene instructions, followed by one to four sessions of subgingival scaling and root planing (SRP) by quadrant, under local anesthesia, in a period of 14 days. Individuals were be followed monthly during the first 6 months. In the follow-up sessions, professional plaque removal, oral hygiene instructions, cardiac support along with counseling reinforcement were be provided.

The group (TG) comprising one session of supragingival scaling followed by one to four sessions of subgingival scaling and root planing (SRP) by quadrant, under local anesthesia, in a period of 14 days.