Periodontitis in Patients Receiving Haemodialysis: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Periodontitis is a host-mediated inflammation associated with microbial dysbiosis which can result in loss or periodontal attachment. This is a common oral health complication in patients with kidney failure. Haemodialysis (HD) is the primary treatment modality for kidney failure. Given the increasing prevalence of kidney failure and periodontitis, understanding their associations and implications is crucial.

Objective

This scoping review explores the relationship between periodontitis and HD and examines the impact of periodontal health on clinical outcomes and oral health quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing HD.

Methods

The review followed The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Scoping Review Methodology and Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic and

SUBMITTER: Wong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752909 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature