Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:
This study assessed the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D and its association with oral candidiasis and clinical parameters of periodontitis (CPP) in HIV-infected patients.
METHODS:
Periodontal examinations for the 113 HIV-infected patients were recorded using the Community Periodontal Index. A cytological smear from the lateral borders of the tongue was performed to evaluate candidiasis.
RESULTS:
The frequency of hypovitaminosis D was 23.9%. In multivariate analysis, only the duration of exposure to HIV was associated with CPP [OR 4.72 (95% CI: 0.97-23.00)].
CONCLUSIONS:
The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D was 23.9% and was not related with oral candidiasis or CPP.
Keywords:
Hypovitaminosis D; HIV infection; Chronic periodontitis
