Halitosis: an overview of epidemiology, etiology and clinical management
Halitosis is an unpleasant condition that causes social restraint. Studies worldwide indicate a high prevalence of moderate halitosis, whereas severe cases are restricted to around 5% of the populations. The etiological chain of halitosis relates to the presence of odoriferous substances in exhaled...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica
2011-10-01
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| description | Halitosis is an unpleasant condition that causes social restraint. Studies worldwide indicate a high prevalence of moderate halitosis, whereas severe cases are restricted to around 5% of the populations. The etiological chain of halitosis relates to the presence of odoriferous substances in exhaled air, especially the volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) produced by bacteria. The organoleptic diagnosis is the gold standard and clinical management includes oral approaches, especially periodontal treatment and oral hygiene instructions, including the tongue. When oral strategies are not successful, referral to physicians is warranted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3f5d425824e447d591722c8bf909daae2022-12-22T01:43:46ZengSociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa OdontológicaBrazilian Oral Research1806-83242011-10-0125546647110.1590/S1806-83242011000500015Halitosis: an overview of epidemiology, etiology and clinical managementCassiano Kuchenbecker RösingWalter LoescheHalitosis is an unpleasant condition that causes social restraint. Studies worldwide indicate a high prevalence of moderate halitosis, whereas severe cases are restricted to around 5% of the populations. The etiological chain of halitosis relates to the presence of odoriferous substances in exhaled air, especially the volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) produced by bacteria. The organoleptic diagnosis is the gold standard and clinical management includes oral approaches, especially periodontal treatment and oral hygiene instructions, including the tongue. When oral strategies are not successful, referral to physicians is warranted.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242011000500015HalitosisEpidemiologyMicrobiologyReview |
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| title | Halitosis: an overview of epidemiology, etiology and clinical management |
| title_full | Halitosis: an overview of epidemiology, etiology and clinical management |
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| title_short | Halitosis: an overview of epidemiology, etiology and clinical management |
| title_sort | halitosis an overview of epidemiology etiology and clinical management |
| topic | Halitosis Epidemiology Microbiology Review |
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