Association of End-stage Renal Disease with Radiographically and Clinically Diagnosed Apical Periodontitis: A Hospital-based Study.

AP was significantly more prevalent in the experimental group. This may suggest that ESRD could possibly alter the pathogenesis of AP. However, these findings do not confirm the presence of any cause-and-effect relationship between these conditions. Also, considering the modifying effect of AP on urea serum level, the treatment of AP could be incorporated in the treatment planning of patients with ESRD.