title: Nd:YAG-assisted periodontal curettage to prevent bacteria before cardiovascular surgery.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pinero
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013357:Subgingival Curettage / Q000379:methods*