Table 1.
Complexes of applied questionnaire and related content at the follow-up examination.
Complex | Content |
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Recommendation to dental visit | Was the recommendation to visit dentist followed or not Did the participants visit the dentist because of complaints during the last 12 months |
Content of dental consultation | Performed measures by the dentist Information from the dentist about oral health and heart diseases |
Antibiotic prophylaxis | Did the patients receive an antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental therapy |
Dentists knowledge and handling with the underlying disease | Dentists knowledge about underlying disease Regular update of health record and/or disease specific issues |
Personal oral behavior in context of underlying disease | Changes in personal oral hygiene since diagnosis of heart disease Perceived higher importance of oral health since diagnosis of heart disease |