Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a term reflecting chronic, painful, craniofacial conditions usually of unclear etiology with impaired jaw function. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients often report chronic pain and pathologies targeting body joints during retroviral therapy. Although both conditions may share similar secondary disorders, no conclusive cause-effect relationship has been found linking the TMD to the HIV-antiviral treatment. This report describes a case of TMD associated with HIV infection during active retroviral therapy. Clinicians should be aware that treatment of an HIV-infected patient with TMD requires an interdisciplinary team approach.

Temporomandibular joint disorders during HIV infection: a case report

PIANCINO, MARIA GRAZIA;DEBERNARDI, Cesare Lorenzo;
2009-01-01

Abstract

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a term reflecting chronic, painful, craniofacial conditions usually of unclear etiology with impaired jaw function. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients often report chronic pain and pathologies targeting body joints during retroviral therapy. Although both conditions may share similar secondary disorders, no conclusive cause-effect relationship has been found linking the TMD to the HIV-antiviral treatment. This report describes a case of TMD associated with HIV infection during active retroviral therapy. Clinicians should be aware that treatment of an HIV-infected patient with TMD requires an interdisciplinary team approach.
2009
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http://www.quintpub.com/journals/jop/abstract.php?iss2_id=357&article_id=4405&article=10&title=Temporomandibular%20Joint%20Disorders%20During%20HIV%20Infection:%20A%20Case%20Report
human immunodeficiency virus; infection; pain; retroviral therapy; temporomandibular disorders; temporomandibular joint
Fiorentino PM; Piancino MG; Debernardi C; Attard N.
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