Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology Practice
Introduction: Halitosis is a common and devastating condition, which may affect up to 1/3 of the population. It can be classified either as genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis, or halitophobia. Genuine halitosis is more common and usually related to an organic pathology such as periodontitis. Malodou...
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doaj-e66ef26d23fb4a09976325619b5b508f2020-11-24T22:36:22ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology2251-72512251-726X2015-03-012721451533611Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology PracticeOzan Gokdogan0Tolgahan Catli1Fikret Ileri2Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ankara Memorial Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Bozyaka Teaching and Research Hospital, Izmir,Turkey.Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.Introduction: Halitosis is a common and devastating condition, which may affect up to 1/3 of the population. It can be classified either as genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis, or halitophobia. Genuine halitosis is more common and usually related to an organic pathology such as periodontitis. Malodour molecules such as sulfur compounds that arise from bacterial interactions generate the basis of oral malodour. Pathologies of the tongue, poor oral hygiene, deep caries, cryptic tonsillary hypertrophia, and postnasal drainage are also associated with halitosis. Gastro-esophageal pathologies and systemic problems are accepted as extra-oral sources of halitosis. There are various methods for the diagnosis of halitosis including objective and subjective methods. General oral hygiene recommendations and specific interventions for the related etiological factors have to be addressed in order to achieve satisfactory results after the treatment. Clinicians have to be aware of these aspects regarding this unfavorable condition to achieve the best results.http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_3611_1fb9c4f62176df2560c1b82612889891.pdfHalitosisHalitophobiaOral pathologyPseudohalitosisVolatile sulphur compounds |
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Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology Practice |
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Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology Practice |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences |
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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology |
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Introduction: Halitosis is a common and devastating condition, which may affect up to 1/3 of the population. It can be classified either as genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis, or halitophobia. Genuine halitosis is more common and usually related to an organic pathology such as periodontitis. Malodour molecules such as sulfur compounds that arise from bacterial interactions generate the basis of oral malodour. Pathologies of the tongue, poor oral hygiene, deep caries, cryptic tonsillary hypertrophia, and postnasal drainage are also associated with halitosis. Gastro-esophageal pathologies and systemic problems are accepted as extra-oral sources of halitosis. There are various methods for the diagnosis of halitosis including objective and subjective methods. General oral hygiene recommendations and specific interventions for the related etiological factors have to be addressed in order to achieve satisfactory results after the treatment. Clinicians have to be aware of these aspects regarding this unfavorable condition to achieve the best results. |
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Halitosis Halitophobia Oral pathology Pseudohalitosis Volatile sulphur compounds |
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