Fizza Hassan
Karachi Medical and Dental College, Pakistan
Title: Chronic kidney disease and periodontitis; bi-directional link
Biography
Biography: Fizza Hassan
Abstract
Introduction:
Worldwide, there is an increase in number of people suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). CKD can give rise to a wide spectrum of oral manifestations, affecting the hard or soft tissues of the mouth, which affect the quality of life adversely. Research has also shown that high titers of antibodies against bacteria, which are found in increased amount due to oral diseases like Periodontitis, are associated with an increased risk of reduced renal function.
Methodology:
Two study groups of total 150 patients were made. Group A had 75 patients which were admitted with complain of chronic kidney failure. Group B had the same number of subjects with severe generalized Periodontitis recruited from Dental OPD. Patients aged 30-70 years old of no specific gender were part of the study. Patients on medications or treatments for any other condition or any hereditary disease that could provide false positive results were excluded.
Periodontal parameters were evaluated prior to and 4 months after delivery of standard non-surgical periodontal therapy and proper oral hygiene instruction to all patients and improvements were noted.