Tooth wear in patients treated with HIV anti-retroviral therapy.

Background: The objective of this study was to elucidate the relationship between HIV anti-retroviral therapy and tooth wear.

Methods: Assessment of tooth wear was conducted both with a survey questionnaire and clinical assessment at Russell Street Dental Clinic in Portland, Oregon. The survey questionnaire comprised of questions on study participant's gender, age, HIV status, current medications, awareness of tooth grinding or clenching, jaw soreness, tooth or gum soreness, and frequency of headaches.