PREVALENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND THE NEED FOR PERIODONTAL THERAPY AMONG END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE HEMODIALYSIS

 

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PREVALENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND THE NEED FOR PERIODONTAL THERAPY AMONG END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE HEMODIALYSIS

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Jacqueline Shoo shoojacqueline@gmail.com Muhimbili National Hospital Internal Medicine Dar es Salaam Tanzania *
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Periodontal disease (PD) is a common oral condition affecting tooth-supporting structures and has been associated with systemic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and adverse pregnancy outcomes. PD may worsen systemic disease progression, particularly in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In Tanzania, PD prevalence among CKD patients is high, but little is known about ESRD patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). To assess the prevalence, associated factors, and treatment needs of periodontal disease among ESRD patients undergoing MHD at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania.

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 180 ESRD patients aged 21–77 years using structured interviews and clinical intraoral examinations. Data were analyzed with SPSS v23 using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, and logistic regression.

The mean age of participants was 50.8 ± 13.2 years, with 63.9% male and 67.2% on MHD for ≥1 year. All patients had plaque, calculus, and gingival bleeding. Gingival recession (67.8%), clinical attachment loss (68.3%), and periodontitis (66.1%) were highly prevalent. Age, education level, and duration on MHD were significantly associated with periodontal parameters (p < 0.05). Over 96% required oral hygiene instruction and scaling, with a minority needing more complex therapy.

Two-thirds of ESRD patients on MHD had periodontitis, underscoring a high unmet need for periodontal therapy. Integration of dental care into nephrology services, with routine referral for dental check-up and treatment, is strongly recommended.

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