Effect of Preoperative Periodontal Treatment on Postoperative Infection and Mortality After Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery

This retrospective observational study aims to evaluate the effect of preoperative periodontal treatment on postoperative infection and mortality in patients undergoing aortic and mitral valve surgery. Patient records between 2015 and 2024 analyzed. Demographic, clinical, and and radiographic findings, evaluated. Postoperative outcomes such as infection, antibiotic use, length of hospital and intensive care unit stay, and mortality assessed. The findings of this study may contribute to understanding the role of periodontal health in improving postoperative outcomes in cardiac surgery patients.