Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis in an HIV patient.
This case report emphasizes: aggressive HIV-related periodontal lesions can be managed by general practitioners using standard scaling and root planing procedures in combination with proper antibiotic and antimicrobial pharmaceuticals; these lesions can be managed over long periods of time with adequate home care and professional recall; motivation from both the dental team and the patient can translate into a very rewarding result which can improve the quality of life for persons who experience the extreme consequences of HIV-associated dental disease.
Gowdey
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HIV Care Program, University of Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
Alijanian
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D005892:Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*