Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: HIV patients having severe immunosuppression and poor oral hygiene have an impact on an individual’s quality of life and well-being. Aim: To evaluate oral health related quality of life in patients with HIV. Material and Methods: Total 90 HIV infected patients on antiretroviral therapy taken using simple random sampling and questionnaire used was OHIP-14. Results: Patient with HIV having more difficulty in doing usual job and unable to work to full capacity and their life in general is less satisfying. Conclusion: It was concluded that OHIP-14 was significantly associated with Age and Gender of HIV Patients. Handicap and Psychological discomfort and psychological disability ranked the highest domains among HIV Subjects. The presence of oral symptoms was significantly associated with more severe oral impacts and poorer OHRQoL.