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HIV infection and the dentist. 2. The diagnosis and management of gingivitis and periodontitis
Author(s) -
Yeung Stephen,
Serb Peter
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1994.tb01376.x
Subject(s) - gingivitis , periodontitis , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , family medicine
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.