The oral health status of children undergoing hemodialysis treatment
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.45, no.2, pp.108-113, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 45 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2003
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.108-113
- Keywords: end-stage renal disease, oral health assessment, cariogenic microorganisms, CHRONIC-RENAL-FAILURE, MUTANS STREPTOCOCCI, LACTOBACILLI
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, we investigated the oral status of children suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with the aim of determining the causes of low caries prevalence in this population (using the CRT(R) bacteria and buffer test), and compared results with a control group (n=38). In the study group, there were 38 children (aged 4-17 years) who were being treated in pediatric nephrology units at three different hospitals in Izmir, Turkey.