Oral Manifestations of Renal Patients Before and After Transplantation: A Review of Literature

Oral mucosa can be affected in many systemic diseases such as Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). Many metabolic and hematologic disorders develop in patients with CRF which can also affect oral cavity. Oral mucosa, teeth, salivary glands and jaw bones are affected. Although hemodialysis can improve many of systemic features but the best treatment is renal transplantation. In addition to previous features, several oral manifestations emerge as a consequent of transplantation. Here we reviewed these manifestations.