Oral manifestations of HIV infection, Part i
Haring, J.I.
Compendium 11(3): 150-154; 156
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0894-1009 PMID: 2198109 Document Number: 365703
Several signs of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, such as candidiasis, hairy leukoplakia, and Kaposi's sarcoma, may first appear in the mouth. The dentist is in a unique position to detect the oral manifestations of HIV infection. The purpose of this review article is to provide the dentist with baseline knowledge concerning the oral manifestations of HIV infection, to help the dentist identify such lesions, and to contribute to the early diagnosis and timely treatment of HIV-positive individuals.