In:
Hemodialysis International, Wiley, Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2014-07), p. 668-673
Abstract:
Chronic kidney disease has become a worldwide public health problem, and it negatively affects oral health. However, the data of the hemodialysis ( HD ) patients in C hinese population is unknown. This study was aimed to evaluate the dental health status and oral hygiene behavior of the HD patients in C hina. Patients undergoing HD therapy at two hospitals were asked to finish a questionnaire and receive dental examination ( DMF ‐ T ). A total of 306 patients, aged 24–88 (58.09 ± 14.06), took part in this study. Although majority of the patients (77.78%) brushed their teeth at least twice a day, few (less than 5%) had ever used dental floss or mouthwash. More than half of the patients have not visited a dentist since the commencement of HD therapy. The dental examination showed that DMF ‐ T was 9.63 ± 7.54, and the number of filled teeth ( F ‐ T ) was only 0.70 ± 1.48. Moreover, the average caries restoration ratio and replacement index were 17.57% and 32.59%, respectively. HD therapy seems to prevent patients from visiting a dentist, and there is a great need for dental treatment for C hinese HD patients.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1492-7535
,
1542-4758
DOI:
10.1111/hdi.2014.18.issue-3
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2103570-2
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