fa Gingival Evaluation of the Pediatric Cardiac Patient کودکان Pediatric Dentistry پژوهشي Research <p> <strong>Purpose:</strong></p><p>  Children with congenital cardiovascular diseases (CCDs) who suffer from dental diseases have an increased risk of infective endocarditis. In the light of recent evidence, oral inflammatory diseases may also increase the severity of their cardiovascular condition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the gingival status of children with congenital cardiovascular diseases in comparison to healthy children. </p><p> <strong>Methods:</strong></p><p>  Fifty 7- to 13-year-old children were included. The test group comprised 25 CCD children subdivided into three groups: (1) unrepaired ventricular septal defect (2) aortic valve stenosis and (3) coarctation of the aorta. The control group consisted of 25 healthy age- and gender-matched children. Gingivitis, plaque, calculus, and recession were measured on six sites per tooth on 12 teeth. </p><p> <strong>Results:</strong></p><p>  CCD children had significantly more gingivitis (P<.001), plaque (P<.001), recession (P>.02), and calculus (P<.001) than controls. Among the CCDs groups, no statistically significant differences were found for gingivitis, plaque, or recession. </p><p> <strong>Conclusions:</strong> </p><p> Children with congenital cardiovascular diseases had a higher prevalence of periodontal disease, evidenced by gingivitis, plaque, calculus, and recession. These children should be evaluated periodontally and their oral health monitored on a 3-month basis to prevent disease development, benefit cardiovascular condition, prevent endocarditis, and improve quality and longevity of life. </p><hr><p></p><p> <strong>Source: </strong>Journal of American Academy of ‍ Pediatric Dentistry</p><p><a href="http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/aapd/pd/2013/00000035/00000005/art00014jsessionid=9mkb27phwfno.alice" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff"> Full Text</font></a></p> CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS; CONGENITAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES; CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS; GINGIVITIS; PERIODONTAL DISEASES 0 0 http://idai.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-32-2596&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Erez Nosrati 100319475328460012251 100319475328460012251 No private practice, Chicago, USA; Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine, Downers Grove, Ill, USA George J. Eckert 100319475328460012252 100319475328460012252 No Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind., USA Michael J. Kowolik 100319475328460012253 100319475328460012253 No Department of Periodontics and Allied Dental Program, School of Dentistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind., USA Jason G. Ho 100319475328460012254 100319475328460012254 No Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Riley Hospital for Children, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind., USA Marcus S. Schamberger 100319475328460012255 100319475328460012255 No Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Riley Hospital for Children, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind., USA Joan E. Kowolik jkowolik@iupui.edu 100319475328460012256 100319475328460012256 Yes Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind., USA