Chronic Periodontitis, Hypertension
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to assess the influence of the severity of chronic periodontitis on hemodynamic parameters in hypertensive patients.Secondary purposes of this protocol is to identify evolution of several biomarkers and correlate the clinical situation with oral microflora.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* -Men- \>40 years * moderate and severe generalized chronic periodontitis * Former diagnosis of hypertension * \>12 teeth
Exclusion criteria
* \>70 years * smokers (\>10 cig/day) * body mass index\>30 * Need of antibioprophylaxis * Medical treatment including anti-inflammatory drugs and/or antibiotics * Refractory form of hypertension- aggressive periodontitis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring the thickness of the intima-media | 15 days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of anatomical changes that may occur at the arterial level | Within 15 days after inclusion |
Countries
France