Oral Hygiene And Periodontal Status Of Hemodialyzed Patients With Chronic Renal Failure In Qazvin, Iran

Abstract

It was concluded that periodontal it was concluded that periodontal disease is prevalent in renal dialysis patients who showed unacceptable level of oral hygiene and which may increase with the chronicity of the illness. Findings led to the conclusion that the renal dialysis population in Qazvin Province, regardless of length of time on dialysis, is in need of comprehensive professional oral care and self-care instruction. Oral disease was present and is a source of active infection in these medically compromised individuals and, as such, has dire implication for morbidity and mortality.