BackgroundThe chronic kidney disease, blood hypertension and diabetes are recognized as civilization diseases that affect more
and more people. The probability of encountering a patient suffering from these diseases is increasing. As such, it appears crucial to
better understand the specific dental needs of such groups of patients. The aim of the work was to assess the oral hygiene status and the
needs of patients suffering from the end-stage chronic kidney disease, arterial hypertension or/and diabetes.Material and MethodsTwo hundred and twenty eight patients were included in the research. One hundred and eighty patients were hemodialized in Diaverum
dialysis stations and 48 patients were from the Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics Clinic of the Academic Centre of Dentistry in
Bytom, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, and from the Dentistry Division of the Arnika Clinic in Zabrze, and were not not diagnosed
with any of the diseases mentioned. The research scheme was divided into 3 parts, consisting of an analysis of the general health
socio-economic status, a survey and an assessment of oral health.ResultsThe patients who were not suffering from any of the discussed
diseases were more aware of how to properly perform hygienic procedures. Most of the patients from both the control and examined
groups were not using any rinsing solutions. A higher percentage of patients in the control group was using dental floss, changing their
toothbrush every 3 months and brushing their teeth for ≥2 min. The Aproximal Plaque Index and the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified
values in the control group were significantly lower in comparison to the examined group.ConclusionsThe socio-economic status of
hemodialized patients was low, which in most cases was a result of the difficulties in starting a job. Due to the lower standards of life, the
neglect of oral hygiene maintenance and its consequences could be observed.
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