Assessment of Periodontal Therapy and Biofilm Management in Breast Cancer

Objective: To evaluate the impact of chemotherapy on periodontal conditions, hematology, and salivary flow in patients with breast cancer and gingivitis, after basic periodontal therapy (BPT). Methods: They were divided into patients with breast cancer and gingivitis (BC/G =20); and patients without cancer with gingivitis (G=20). Clinical parameters \[Plaque Index (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP), Probing Depth (PS), Clinical Attachment Level (CAL)\], hematological parameters (complete blood count), and salivary flow were evaluated at baseline, 6, 12 and 24 weeks.