Author: Souza, CM; Braosi, APR; Luczyszyn, SM; Casagrande, RW; Pecoits, R; Riella, MC; Ignacio, SA; Trevilatto, PC
Abstract: Background: Poor oral health status may have an impact on the health status of patients with chronic renal failure. Aim: To describe the oral health status of a group of Brazilian patients with chronic renal failure. Material and methods: Retrospective review of the medical records of patients with chronic renal failure, of whom 13(4.5%) were in apre dialysis stage, 158(55%) were on hemodialysis, 23(8.4%) were on peritoneal dialysis and 92 (32.1%) were transplanted. General oral health, presence of dental calculus, and halitosis were recorded. The number of decayed, missed and filled teeth was analyzed by means of DMF-T (Decayed, Missed and Filled Teeth) index. Results: The sample was composed of 152 men (53%) and 134 women (47%), aged 42 +/- 13 years. Oral health status was considered defective in most patients (83%). Eighty-seven percent had dental calculus and 55% had halitosis. Transplant patients reported significantly less halitosis (40.2%) than the rest of the groups. The DMF-T for the whole population was 20.6 and had a positive correlation with age. Conclusions. This group of patients with chronic a poor oral health status. Dental treatment programs for these patients should be implemented to avoid The exposure to dental pathogens (Rev Med Chile 2008; 136: 74.1-6).
Source: REVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
Publication Year: 2008