HIV (advanced / immunosuppressed)
Most people living with HIV who are clinically stable on ART can receive routine dental care like any other patient. Management becomes "special" mainly when: (1) advanced immunosuppression (low CD4), high viral load, or active opportunistic infection, (2) cytopenias from HIV/medications (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia). ADA emphasizes pain relief, infection management for HIV-related oral disease, and prevention as key priorities. KEY PRINCIPLE: HIV alone ≠ special dental restrictions; CD4/viral load/cytopenias drive clinical decisions.
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
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