Table 3.
Oral findings and dental treatments in the patients (n = 10)
| Patient | Oral findings1 | Dental treatments | CRP2(before) | CRP2(after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Severe periodontitis | OHI, PeriT, EXT | +3 | Negative |
| 2 | Severe periodontitis, periapical infections | OHI, PeriT, EXT, RCT | +3 | Negative |
| 3 | Periodontitis, ill-prepared RCT | OHI, PeriT, re-RCT | +1 | Negative |
| 4 | Periodontitis, infectious roots remaining | OHI, PeriT, EXT | +1 | +1 |
| 5 | Periodontitis, active dental abscess | OHI, PeriT, EXT | +3 | Negative |
| 6 | Gingivitis, no active infectious foci | OHI | +1 | +1 |
| 7 | Gingivitis, no active infectious foci | OHI | Negative | Negative |
| 8 | Gingivitis, ill-prepared RCT | OHI, re-RCT | +1 | Negative |
| 9 | Gingivitis, no active infectious foci | OHI | +1 | Negative |
| 10 | Gingivitis, periapical infections | OHI, EXT | +2 | Negative |
Notes: CRP levels before and after dental procedures are also included.
1
Oral findings have been recorded prior to the dental treatments;
2
CRP levels have been measured before and 6 months after periodontal therapy.
Abbreviations: CRP, C-reactive protein; EXT, tooth extraction; OHI, oral hygiene instruction; PeriT, periodontal treatments; RCT, root canal therapy.