What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying patients who have acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and also suffer from periodontal disease (gum disease). The goal is to create a shared database of these patients and understand the benefits of treating periodontal disease on heart attack outcomes through a simulated randomized controlled trial. This study aims to promote the use of oral health treatments in clinical care for these patients. Patients in the intervention group receive a detailed dental examination by specialists. All permanent teeth, except third molars, are checked for plaque, gum bleeding, and attachment loss using dental tools. Treatment includes education about gum disease, removal of plaque and tartar, fixing decayed teeth, and cleaning procedures. No preventative antibiotics are used before the treatment. Participants will be monitored for changes in heart function, specifically ejection fraction, from enrollment until six months after treatment. The study collects detailed dental and medical data to evaluate the impact of periodontal care on heart health. Patients provide informed consent and are followed closely to assess both oral and cardiac outcomes over the study period.

Myocardial Infarction and Periodontitis: Periodontal Health Intervention.