Pos-242 assessment of oral health in patients of chronic kidney disease

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is constantly increasing not only in industrialized countries but throughout the world. Incidence of CKD in Indian population is estimated to be 17%. CKD like many other systemic diseases, is associated with oral problems due to the disease process itself or the effects of therapy or both. Patients with CKD have increased prevalence of oral health problems in comparison to general population. CKD can give rise to wide spectrum of oral manifestations, affecting the hard or soft tissues of the mouth.