Effects of Combined Periodontal, Endodontic, and Dentoalveolar Surgical Treatments
on Laboratory Parameters in Patients with Hyperlipidemia—A Clinical Interventional
Study
Background: Patients with hyperlipidemia are of interest because of the possible interplay
between chronic local dental infections and hyperlipidemia. This interventional clinical
study aimed to evaluate the oral health status of hyperlipidemic patients receiving
lipid-lowering therapy for at least 6 months and the effects of non-surgical and surgical
dental treatments on serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and lipid markers. Methods:
Twenty-eight patients with controlled hyperlipidemia and 18 healthy controls were
enrolled in the study. All participants underwent dental examinations (clinical evaluation,
X-ray imaging, and microbial analysis of subgingival and supragingival plaque samples)
at baseline. Hyperlipidemic patients received periodontal, endodontic, and dentoalveolar
surgical treatments. Serum CRP and lipid parameters were assessed at baseline, 1 week,
and 3 months, while subgingival and supragingival plaque samples were analyzed at
baseline and 3 months after completing dental treatments. Results: At the 3-month
follow-up, clinical periodontal characteristics, including the plaque index, gingival
index, and periodontal probing depth, improved significantly (p < 0.05). A significant
shift in microflora was observed in both subgingival and supragingival plaque samples
(p < 0.05), alongside improvements in periodontal values and a significant reduction
in serum CRP levels (p < 0.05). Serum cholesterol levels decreased significantly,
while moderate improvements in serum triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, and high-density
lipoprotein levels were observed but were not statistically significant (p > 0.05).
Conclusions: Treating local dental inflammation is associated with a significant decrease
in CRP and cholesterol levels and may serve as beneficial adjunct therapy alongside
lipid-lowering therapy in patients with hyperlipidemia.