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Risk of Infective Endocarditis Following Invasive Dental Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Zhumakyz Kussainova1, Mukhit Kulmaganbetov2, Askar Abiltayev1
1Department of Public Health, Semey State Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan.
Objectives:
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence and determine the association between IE and dental procedures, including invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Methods:
We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases for studies involving procedures such as tooth extraction, scaling, endodontic treatment, oral surgery, and periodontal treatment involving individuals aged ≥15 years. The primary outcome was the incidence of IE following these procedures.
Results:
An association was found between IE and invasive dental procedures (OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.25-1.76; p < 0.00001). Subgroup analysis showed an increased risk of IE following tooth extraction (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.46-5.11; p = 0.002) and oral surgery (OR 6.33, 95% CI 2.43-16.49; p = 0.0002) in high-risk patients.
Conclusion:
Our study found a strong association between invasive dental procedures and increased IE risk, particularly for tooth extraction and oral surgery in high-risk individuals.
Systematic Review Registration:
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023488546, Identifier CRD42023488546.
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