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Influence of periodontal conditions on quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Paper A Peer reviewed Meta-analysis or large trial

Key takeaways

A review of many studies found that people with kidney disease who have gum disease report worse quality of life — including more pain, trouble eating, and social embarrassment — than those with healthy gums. Because the studies were observational, they show a link but not proof that treating gum disease would improve quality of life.

Who did this work

Schöffer C (Raquel Pippi Antoniazzi Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) Santa Maria, Brazil. Roraima 1000. 97105-900 Santa Maria, RS. Brazil [email protected].) · Del'Agnese CC · Marder EL · Oliveira LM · Antoniazzi RP

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD · 2026-09-01
https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.28048