Mandibular osteonecrosis and dental exfoliation after trigeminal zoster in an HIV-infected patient: Case report and review of the literature

摘要

Herpes zoster is a classical concern among HIV-infected patients; its incidence can reach up to five cases per 100 persons per year [1]. Trigeminal nerve is a frequent localization (about 20% of cases) and its classical complications are postherpetic neuralgia, facial palsy, loss of earring and encephalitis. Less well known are the maxillofacial complications including periodontitis, tooth exfoliation and osteone-crosis of jaw (ONJ) [2]. We report such a case of mandibular osteonecrosis with teeth exfoliation and make a review of the literature.