HIV infection and the dentist. 2. The diagnosis and management of gingivitis and periodontitis.
In HIV infected patients, a distinct form of gingivitis and periodontitis was reported recently. This paper reviews the clinical and microbiological features of these lesions and makes recommendations regarding their clinical management. The need for early treatment and control of periodontitis in HIV seropositive patients is emphasized.
Department of Preventive Dentistry, University of Sydney.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D005892:Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / Q000150:complications; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy