Dental Considerations and Management of Children with Renal Diseases–An Overview

Kidneys are vital organs for maintain a stable internal environment, prevalence of renal disease is increasing universally. Nephritic syndrome is a clinical manifestation of any glomerular lesion that causes more than 35 g of proteinuria/day. Chronic renal disease is defined as a progressive and irreversible decline in renal function associated with a reduced glomerular filtration rate. Common renal disorders seen in children include congenital nephropathies, nephrotic syndrome, chronic renal failure (CRF), glomerulonephritis, hydronephrosis, and multicystic renal dysplasia, which ultimately lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Children usually show growth retardation, bleeding tendency due to capillary fragility and thrombocytopenia is positive, pale and anaemic. This article discuss about the etiology, clinical features and dental management of children with renal diseases.