Chronic Kidney Disease Associated Diet

This observational study will aim to investigate the association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and periodontitis, with a specific focus on the potential role of dietary inflammatory potential measured by the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII). Adult participants diagnosed with CKD will be enrolled and their periodontal status will be evaluated using standard clinical parameters, including plaque index, probing depth, clinical attachment loss, and bleeding on probing. Dietary intake data will be collected through a validated food frequency questionnaire, and individual DII scores will be calculated to estimate the inflammatory potential of each participant's diet. The study will analyze whether higher dietary inflammatory load is associated with increased periodontal disease severity in individuals with CKD. Findings from this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the interplay between systemic disease, oral health, and modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet.