The aim of the study was to assess the periodontal status of patients among group of
patients receiving hemodialysis in two super specialty renal institutes in the state of Gujarat.
A cross-sectional study of 304 subjects, 152 subjects each in dialysis, and control group was
conducted. Oral hygiene status was assessed using a Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, and
periodontal status was assessed using the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and Loss of
Attachment (LOA) as per WHO methodology 1997. The dialysis group had poor oral hygiene …

Statement of the problem: Patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis are
affected by many systemic diseases due to their lack of ability to control water and electrolyte
balance and filtrate waste products. Obviously, there would be some manifestations in the
oral cavity especially in the gingiva. Purpose: This study was carried out to survey the
prevalence of periodontal disease and its related characteristics in hemodialysis patients
from the dialysis department of educational Ekbatan Hospital in Hamadan Material and …