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ArticleClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2014

Periradicular lesions in HIV-infected patients attending the faculty of dentistry: clinical findings, socio-demographics status, habits and laboratory data - seeking an association.

Tatiana Vasconcellos Fontes, Sonia Maria Soares Ferreira, Arley Silva-Júnior, Patrícia Dos Santos Marotta, Cesar Werneck Noce, Dennis de Carvalho Ferreira, Lucio Souza Gonçalves

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Article in Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Tatiana Vasconcellos FontesDental School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Sonia Maria Soares FerreiraDental School, Educational Foundation Jayme de Altavila (FEJAL/CESMAC), Maceió, AL, Brazil.
Arley Silva-JúniorOral Pathology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Patrícia Dos Santos MarottaDental School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Cesar Werneck NoceOral Pathology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Dennis de Carvalho FerreiraProc. n° BEX 9203, Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), CAPES Foundation, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
Lucio Souza GonçalvesDental School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Estácio (Brazil) · BRUniversidade Federal Fluminense · BRCentro Universitário Cesmac · BRCoordenação de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of periradicular lesions in HIV-infected Brazilian patients and to assess the correlation of several factors with the periradicular status.

methodOne hundred full-mouth periapical radiographs were evaluated. A total of 2,214 teeth were evaluated for the presence of periradicular lesions, caries lesions, coronal restorations, pulp cavity exposure and endodontic treatment.

resultsThe prevalence of periradicular lesions was 46%. There were no significant differences between individuals with or without periradicular lesions with respect to their socio-demographic status, habits, laboratory data and route of HIV infection. However, the presence of a periradicular lesion was statistically correlated with the number of teeth with endodontic treatment (p = 0.018), inadequate endodontic treatment (p = 0.025), images suggesting pulp cavity exposure (p = 0.002) and caries lesions (p = 0.001).

conclusionsThe prevalence of periradicular lesions in HIV-infected individuals was 46% and was not related to HIV infection.

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HIV InfectionsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesDental CariesDental Restoration, PermanentFemaleHospitals, UniversityHumansMaleMiddle AgedPeriapical DiseasesPrevalenceRadiographyRoot Canal TherapySex Distribution

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