Lack of evidence for link between intradental lesions and chronic renal failure.
In at least three publications, radiographic intradental changes have been mentioned in connection with end-stage renal failure with and without renal osteodystrophy. The influence of immunosuppressive therapy has been suggested. In 63 patients with one or a combination of the above-mentioned criteria, no evidence was found on intradental radiolucencies or of extreme narrowing (obliteration) of the dental pulp cavity.
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Academic Center for Dentistry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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D000328:Adult; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D001379:Azathioprine; D011241:Prednisone