title: Achieving oral health in patients with renal failure and renal transplants.
abstract: The protocols for oral evaluation and treatment of patients with renal failure and renal transplants are presented. Guidelines for dental treatment planning are outlined, and extraction versus conservation of teeth is discussed. Information on special considerations involving dialysis, antibiotic prophylaxis, drug therapy, and immunosuppression is provided. The goal of treatment is to restore maximum function while minimizing the risk of oral infection after transplantation.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000379:methods*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D009909:Oral Health; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011292:Premedication; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents