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Periodontal diseases and HIV infection
Author(s) -
Robinson Peter
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1992.tb01707.x
Subject(s) - epidemiology , periodontal disease , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , medicine , natural history , disease , intensive care medicine , dentistry , immunology , pathology
There have been many references in the literature to HIV‐related periodontal diseases, which although poorly substantiated, seem to have established them as part of the expected range of HIV‐associated conditions. The original studies have produced conflicting reports which may stem from shortcomings in design. Consequently, the picture remains confused with respect to the classification, epidemiology, microbiology, natural history and management of H1V‐related periodontal diseases. Future studies should give greater attention to sampling methods, the use of control groups and defining criteria. This will allow comparison of data between centres and facilitate study of what may be an uncommon disease.