Dental caries and Periodontal Health Status among patients on Hemodialysis in Bangalore city– A cross–sectional study

Dr. Priya Lokanath; Dr. Satheesha Reddy B.H.; Dr. Shilpa Patil

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Dental caries and Periodontal Health Status among patients on Hemodialysis in Bangalore city– A cross–sectional study

Dr. Priya Lokanath, Dr. Satheesha Reddy B. H. , Dr. Shilpa Patil

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION: Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease requiring hemodialysis pose significant dental management dilemmas and manifest with specific oral complications requiring oral health care. The purpose of the study was to determine dental caries and periodontal health status of patients on hemodialysis. METHODOLOGY: 300 subjects undergoing hemodialysis formed the study group. The oral health status was assessed using WHO oral health assessment form (1997). RESULT: Most common subjective symptom was xerostomia followed by bad eath and bleeding gums. CPITN index showed Score 3 seen in maximum patients and dentition status of Score 5 was seen in maximum patients. CONCLUSION: WHO Oral Health Assessment Form can be used as a standardized protocol for assessing oral health in patients with special care needs