II. Epidemiology
- Periodontal Disease occurs in 5-10% of HIV patients
III. Periodontal Conditions in HIV
- Necrotizing ulcerative Gingivitis
- Periodontitis
- Linear Gingival erythema (Candida infection)
IV. Symptoms
- Painful gums
- Halitosis
- Gingival retraction and pocketing
V. Management
- Regular dental care and dental cleaning
- Debridement and curettage
- Chlorhexidine deglutinate mouth rinse
- Removal of soft and hard Plaque deposits
- Antifungal agents
- Antibiotics (Short course may be beneficial)