Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis in an HIV patient

This case report emphasizes: aggressive HIV-related periodontal lesions can be managed by general practitioners using standard scaling and root planing procedures in combination with proper antibiotic and antimicrobial pharmaceuticals; these lesions can be managed over long periods of time with adequate home care and professional recall; motivation from both the dental team and the patient can translate into a very rewarding result which can improve the quality of life for persons who experience the extreme consequences of HIV-associated dental disease.