Access to Oral Health Care and Treatment Needs of HIV Positive Paediatric Patients
C A SOWOLE, O O ORENUGA, S NAIDOO
Resumo
Objective: An assessment of the oral manifestations, oral health status and treatment needs of paediatric patients with HIV infection.
Method: This is a descriptive study of 55 patients presenting at the special paediatric clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to determine oral health status and treatment needs.
Results: Fifty five children made up of 29 (52.7%) males and 26 (47.3%) females were examined. Age range was 6 months to 16 years. Over two-thirds (69.1%) of the children had good oral hygiene. Fourteen (25.5%) had gingivitis. Dental caries was seen in about a third, 17 (30.9%). The most common mucosal lesion was candidiasis. Most of the patient would benefit from oral health counseling. However over a third, 38.2% would require restorative treatment.
Conclusion: Paediatric dentists should collaborate with health professionals for effective management of these patients.
Method: This is a descriptive study of 55 patients presenting at the special paediatric clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to determine oral health status and treatment needs.
Results: Fifty five children made up of 29 (52.7%) males and 26 (47.3%) females were examined. Age range was 6 months to 16 years. Over two-thirds (69.1%) of the children had good oral hygiene. Fourteen (25.5%) had gingivitis. Dental caries was seen in about a third, 17 (30.9%). The most common mucosal lesion was candidiasis. Most of the patient would benefit from oral health counseling. However over a third, 38.2% would require restorative treatment.
Conclusion: Paediatric dentists should collaborate with health professionals for effective management of these patients.
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