Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on renal function in chronic kidney disease patients with periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies.
Dan ZhaoAbrar Tahir KhawajaLijian JinKam Wa ChanMaurizio TonettiSydney Chi Wai TangGeorgios PelekosPublished in: Clinical oral investigations (2019)
Periodontitis contributes to the inflammatory burden and has been associated with impaired kidney function in many observational studies. However, well-designed clinical trials in pre-dialysis patients investigating the impact of NSPT on renal function-related parameters are missing.