Oral health in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease: A series of cases

Oana Slusanschi; Roxana Oancea; Liliana Garneata; Adrian Tandara; Ilinca Bica; Cristian Funieru

Oana Slusanschi Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Roxana Oancea Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara, Romania
Liliana Garneata Department of Nephrology and Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Adrian Tandara Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Ilinca Bica Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Cristian Funieru Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania

Keywords: diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, oral health, oral hygiene

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease have become increasingly prevalent over the last decade. They are usually related to a poor oral health condition, particularly to a high prevalence of periodontal disease. This case series includes 26 patients suffering from diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. The clinical examinations were performed by the same examiner using a dental mirror and a rounded-tip periodontal probe. Demographical data was collected by interview. Clinical data concerning the number of functional teeth, periodontal parameters, and hygiene index were recorded in a special assessment form. Radiological data were also used for periodontal assessment. The mean age of the group was 63.11±9.5 years. Periodontal disease was present in all dentate patients. More than half of the dentate patients had unsatisfactory oral hygiene. Patients suffering from both diabetes and chronic kidney disease presented a high prevalence of periodontitis, with more severe forms and poor oral hygiene.