THE JOURNAL OF THE TOKYO DENTAL COLLEGE SOCIETY

Vol. 108 No. 6      December 2008

ISSN: 0037-3710      UBIC: 342-J

ABSTRACT

Although the number of HIV-infected and AIDS patients is still increasing, recent developments in treatment have enabled these patients to lire with these chronic infections and regularly receive the same dental treatment as healthy individuals. However, some conditions can not be treated in a general practice, requiring cooperation with specialist hospitals. In the present study, we performed surgery to remove a jaw cyst in an HIV-infected patient who was referred to our hospital through regional medical care cooperation. We were able to provide the same treatment as that provided for healthy individuals, from first visit to admission and surgery. We believe that cooperation between hospitals and clinics, as well as among hospitals. in treating maxillofacial disorders among HIV-infected patients is will become increasingly important with future increases in the number of HIV-infected patients. (The Shikwa Gakuho, 108 : 632-636, 2008) Key words: HIV, jaw cyst, inpatient treatment

| Volver |