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Stomatologia 2000, 57(3):128-133
Practical note
RENAL PATIENT IN DENTISTRY
H. KOURI, E. GRAPSA, L. SUMPASI
SUMMARY A rapidly increasing number of patients are receiving renal transplants and undergoing dialysis, making necessary for the dental practioner the need to have an understanding of the special treatment considerations. Dialysis and transplantations provide renal replacement to sustain life and allow for the medical and social rehabilitation of the patients. Patients receiving hemodialysis and those with transplants should be considered for antimicrobial prophylaxis before dental treatment that induces bleeding to protect the function of the vassular access site and the transplant. There fore, the dentist must be familiar with the complexity of this interesting patient population and pay particular attention when prescrirbing and using various medications.
KEY WORDS: Dental patient, Renal failure, Dental management.
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