Abstract

MILLAN I, Ronald E et al. Conocimiento actual sobre el virus papiloma humano (vph) y su  relación en la cavidad bucal y en el periodonto. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2006, vol.44, n.1, pp.114-121. ISSN 0001-6365.

The purpose of this revision is to describe the actual knowledge about Human Papiloma Virus (HVP) and its relation with the oral cavity and periodontium, supported by a bibliographic revision. A descriptive and documental investigation was conducted mainly by national and international literature (journals, books) and interviews with specialists. The HPV has a frequency between 36% and 74% among the population, and every day a huge number on any existing group is been diagnosed, is been described around 80 types. The HPV lesion related with bucal cavity and the periodontum are: papilloma, condyloma, focal epithelial hyperplasia, carcinoma verrugoso, leukoplakia, lichen planus, also has close relationship with HIV positive patiens. Among the periodontal treatments applied on this lesions are: Gingivectomy. Also, on this study a clinic case is reported, a nine years old male patient, assisted to the Periodontics Postgrade at the University of Zulia, School of Dentistry, having a previous history the presence of a oral lesion related with the HPV. Conclusions: so having this point on mind is important to identify these conditions to determine the right treatment plan and establish the sequence of the treatment chosen to improve the oral and periodontal health of the patient. Is important that the general dentist, the periodontist and the other specialties identify this pathologies  and the consequences that might bring along if prevention is not done time, and always having the biosecurity norms present at the treatment time.

Keywords : Papilloma; Human Papillomavirus (HVP); Periodontal healing.