Oral health-related quality of life among chronic kidney disease patients across disease stages: A comparative analysis.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may worsen oral health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), yet stage-wise impact remains unclear. Therefore, it is of interest to compare OHRQoL among 100 CKD patients stratified by disease stage using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Oral health status was assessed for caries, periodontal condition and xerostomia, while OHRQoL was measured using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Higher CKD stages showed significantly increased OHIP-14 scores with greater prevalence of xerostomia, periodontal disease and mucosal lesions. Thus, we show an association between CKD progression and declining OHRQoL, supporting early dental screening and integrated care.