Oral health and functional outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy for ischemic stroke.

Background: An association between poor dentition and the risk of ischemic stroke has previously been reported in the literature. In this study we assessed oral hygiene (OH), including tooth loss and the presence of dental disease, to determine if an association exists with functional outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for large-vessel ischemic stroke.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of consecutive adult patients at a single comprehensive stroke center who underwent MT from 2012 to 2018.