What is INCORRECT regarding HIV associated periodontitis?

The option stating that deep periodontal pockets are usually seen in advanced periodontitis is not aligned with the characteristic features of HIV-associated periodontitis. In cases of HIV-associated periodontitis, particularly in individuals with advanced HIV infection, periodontal disease can manifest differently compared to typical advanced periodontitis seen in the general population.

In HIV-related conditions, periodontal manifestations may include less pronounced deep pockets due to the complex immune response associated with the virus, resulting in tissue necrosis and destruction. Instead, there may be more prominent clinical findings such as spontaneous bleeding and necrosis of the gingival tissue.

By contrasting this option with the other elements, spontaneous bleeding interproximal is indeed common in HIV-associated periodontitis, as is the depression of T4/T8 lymphocytes, which reflects the compromised immune status that impacts the periodontal tissue. The option regarding the picture of Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG) superimposed with Linear Gingival Erythema (RPP) accurately reflects the unique clinical presentations found in patients with HIV, where the disease often presents with varying forms of necrotizing periodontal disease rather than deep pockets characteristic of classic periodontitis. Therefore, the characteristics of HIV-associated periodontitis lead to the