[Evaluation of periodontal and oral mucosa status in HIV seropositive individuals].

We present the results of clinical and laboratory studies of HIV seropositive individuals. Twenty individuals in different stages of HIV infection (CDC clasification) and 20 healthy individuals were included in this study. The number of leucocytes, differential leucocyte count, number of CD4+ T lymphocytes and CD4/CD8 index were determined. Periodontal staus was determined by using plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and periodontal pocket depth (PPD). Fourty percent of HIV seroposiotive patients showed oral eflorescences and 35% confirmed the presence of subjective disturbances in oral cavity. Mean value of PPD (3.10+/-0.68) was significantly higher in these subjects than in those of the control group (2.36+/-0.92). At the same time, PI and GI showed no significant differences between the two examinde groups. No significant correlation between PI, GI and PPD on one side and the studied laboratory parameters on the other side, was found. No significant difference was found between HIV seropositive individuals with oral eflorscence and those without it.