For patients awaiting mitral valve repair, it's recommended to inform your dentist about your upcoming cardiac surgery so they can prioritize necessary dental treatments. Based on the cardiac condition, an appropriate modification in dental care is crucial A multidisciplinary approach including the patient’s cardiologist can potentially reduce complications and improve dental treatment results. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the potential effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery (cvs) or left ventricular assist device (lvad) implantation on morbidity and mortality. Patients scheduled for heart valve surgery should be free of any oral infectious disorders that might pose a risk in the postoperative period Few studies have been made on the dental conditions of such patients prior to surgery.
Precautions can prevent serious complications.
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