Abstract

FUENTES AYALA, Eridalia; HERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ, Yunit; PEREZ HERNANDEZ, Leyda Y  and  HERNANDEZ GONZALEZ, Pedro Luis. Periodontal health in people living with HIV/AIDS in Pinar del Rio, 2008. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2011, vol.15, n.4, pp. 179-200. ISSN 1561-3194.

In the infection by the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) the deterioration of the immune system due to a diminution of the TCD4 lymphocytes increases the sensitivity of suffering from different pathologies in oral cavity and among them those in periodontal region. This research paper was aimed at determining the prevalence and severity of periodontal diseases in people living with HIV/AIDS and the association with factors such as: TCD4 counting, the use of antiretroviral therapy and the Rate of Simplified Oral Health. Local risk factors for periodontal diseases were determined. To carry it out, a descriptive and cross sectional study taking 207 people living with HIV/AIDS in Pinar del Rio (2008), who underwent to a serological control at the research time. Both, Rates of Simplified Oral Health and Russell Periodontal Rate were verified. Absolute and relative frequencies and to describe the association among variables, Bartholomew and chi-square tests up to 95% of confidence were applied. A high prevalence of periodontal disease was observed (78,3%). Most frequent local risk factors were dento-bacterial plaque, caries and non-existence of teeth without restitution. A significant relation between the results of TCD4 and periodontal status was observed as well as oral hygiene, where no association with periodontal disease and retroviral treatment was found.

Keywords : HIV [classification]; MOUTH [injuries].

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