Recent Recommendations for Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Patients.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has become a chronic condition. HIV is not a valid reason to deny, delay, or withhold dental treatment. There are no absolute contraindications and few complications associated with comprehensive oral health care treatment delivered in an outpatient setting for asymptomatic HIV-infected patients and clinically stable patients with AIDS. Consultation with the patient's medical provider and modifications in the delivery of dental treatment may be necessary when treating patients with advanced HIV disease or other comorbid conditions. Oral health care is an integral and important part of comprehensive health care for all patients with HIV/AIDS.
Department of Dental Medicine, Winthrop University Hospital, 200 Old Country Road, Suite 460, Mineola, NY 11501, USA; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, New York University College of Dentistry, 345 E. 24th Street, New York, NY 10010, USA. Electronic address: mrobbins@winthrop.org.
Miriam R
MR
Robbins
D003729:Dental Care; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Dental management; Human immunodeficiency virus; Oral manifestations; Treatment planning considerations