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Paolo M Fiorentino1, Maria G Piancino, Cesare Debernardi
1Department of Orthodontics/TMD Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. paolo05@yahoo.com
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.
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