Oral and dental manifestations in chronic renal failure with type 2 diabetic patients receiving hemodialysis

The significance of oral health care, in management chronic renal failure with type 2 diabetes mellitus (CRF T2DM) has been widely acknowledged. However, attention to the care lacking, especially developing countries like India because high burden diseases. To assess prevalence and dental manifestations diabetic patients receiving hemodialysis healthy individuals. : This study was conducted department pathology, Vydehi Institute sciences, Bangalore. A total 51 subjects comprising 24 27 individuals were considered for study. Oral examination performed using diagnostic instruments as described by Kerr, Ash, Millard. lesions such gingivitis 14(52%), periodontitis 4(15%) most frequently seen lesion CRF T2DM when compared Candidal infection found be 4(17%) 2(7%) Other findings uremic fetor showed highest followed xerostomia, halitosis so forth. difference between group statistically significant (P<0.005). increase Healthy controls. As incidence cases continues rise worldwide, early diagnosis their appropriate can improve quality life.