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Factors Influencing Dental Caries in HIV/AIDS Patients

Retno Palupi, - and Agung Sosiawan, - and Gilang Rasuna Sabdho Wening, - and Aulia Ramadhani, - (2019) Factors Influencing Dental Caries in HIV/AIDS Patients. Acta Medica Philiphina, 53 (05). pp. 412-416. ISSN 00016071

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Abstract

Background. 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. Objective. This study aims to know the factors influencing dental caries in HIV/AIDS patients. Methods. 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. Results. 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%). Conclusion. People living with HIV/AIDS have high DMFT and low salivary flow rate.

Item Type:

Article

Uncontrolled Keywords:

dental caries, DMF Index, HIV, saliva

Subjects:

R Medicine
R Medicine > RK Dentistry

Divisions:

02. Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi > Dental Public Health

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