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Factors influencing dental caries in HIV/AIDS patients
Acta Medica Philippina ; : 412-416, 2019.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-959775
ABSTRACT
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BACKGROUND:

</strong> Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) / Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most significant public health challenges in Surabaya, Indonesia where the greatest number of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) among key populations is in areas served by Sememi Public Health Center. HIV-infected persons have a greater risk for developing dental caries, such as salivary gland enlargement, and decreased salivary glands function. Given the fact that PLWHA are at high risk of dental caries, utilization of dental health service among PLWHA are still low.</p><p style="text-align justify;"><strong>

OBJECTIVE:

</strong> This study aims to know the factors influencing dental caries in HIV/AIDS patients.</p><p style="text-align justify;"><strong>

METHODS:

</strong> This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted on 16 HIV-seropositive individuals. They were asked to complete a WHO questionnaire concerning basic oral health and quality of life. Dental caries was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Whole stimulated saliva samples were also collected.</p><p style="text-align justify;"><strong>

RESULTS:

</strong> Nine out of 16 respondents had low salivary flow rate (56.3%). One patient had low DMF-T score (6.3%) and eight had high DMFT score (50%). Among seven respondents who had normal salivary flow rate (43.8%), two of whom had low DMFT score (12.5%) and five of whom had high DMFT score (31.3%).</p>
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Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Higiene Bucal / Saliva / Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida / HIV / Cárie Dentária Limite: Feminino / Humanos / Masculino Idioma: Inglês Revista: Acta Medica Philippina Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Higiene Bucal / Saliva / Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida / HIV / Cárie Dentária Limite: Feminino / Humanos / Masculino Idioma: Inglês Revista: Acta Medica Philippina Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Artigo