title: Management of the dental patient with renal disease.
abstract: The kidneys are essential organs responsible for a multitude of bodily functions. One of the most important roles involves the regulations of intravascular volume and concentration of fluids in the body by producing urine. In addition, the kidneys are involved in regulation of blood pressure, detoxification of harmful substances, secretion of hormones, the control of acid/base balance and concentration of several electrolytes, and many other functions. This article provides the dental practitioner with a review of the renal system, associated pathology, and how one must alter their management to provide effective and safe treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, 419 West Redwood Street, Suite 410, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
authors.forename: Kameron
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Raja
authors.forename: Domenick P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Coletti
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium / Q000502:physiology; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000502:physiology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000502:physiology