| Autor: |
Fiorentino, Paolo M., Piancino, Maria G., Debernardi, Cesare, Attard, Nikolai |
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Journal of Orofacial Pain; Spring2009, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p174-176, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph |
| Abstrakt: |
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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