Chronic Kidney Disease With Related Oral Health Problems and Alterations in the Tongue Microbiome Illustrated by a 15-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report.

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterised by a gradual loss of kidney function over time and is often linked to oral health issues. This case illustrates typical conditions in young CKD patients based on a 15-year-old girl with CKD stage 4 and methylmalonic aciduria, severe gingivitis and hyperplasia of the gingiva, and a need for orthodontic treatment. Oral hygiene interventions, homecare instructions and deep cleaning under antibiotic shielding were necessary to improve the patient's oral health. The immediate worsening of oral health status after extending the interval between regular prophylaxis appointments highlights the need for intensive prevention in young CKD patients to control oral health disorders. This report aims to demonstrate burden-of-care-reducing oral prophylaxis options for patients suffering from severe CKD with oral manifestations. Trial Registration: German Registry of Clinical Trials: DRKS00010580.