Oral Health Status of Kidney Transplant Patients

B Schönfeld; Á Varga; P Szakály; Á Bán

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.03.009

Oral Health Status of Kidney Transplant Patients

Transplant Proc. 2019 May;51(4):1248-1250. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.03.009.

Authors

B Schönfeld¹, Á Varga², P Szakály², Á Bán³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
² Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
³ Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 31101207
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.03.009

Abstract

Drug-induced immunosuppression can predispose kidney transplant patients to different complications including chronic infections and oral lesions. We surveyed oral hygiene habits and conducted detailed periodontal examinations for status assessment. Appropriate oral hygiene and regular professional control can reduce number and severity of complications, which might be preventive for transplant rejection.

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects*
Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
Male
Middle Aged
Mouth Diseases / epidemiology*
Mouth Diseases / etiology*
Oral Health*
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