Periodontal treatment is more effective in gastric Helicobacter pylori eradication in those patients who maintain good oral hygiene.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of periodontal treatment and oral hygiene on the eradication of gastric Helicobacter pylori.

Materials And Methods: In this clinical trial, the 98 patients with gastric H. pylori infection that were enrolled received either triple-therapy regimen only or triple-therapy regimen plus periodontal treatment given during triple therapy.