Halitosis: an overview of epidemiology, etiology and clinical management

AUTOR(ES)

Rösing, Cassiano Kuchenbecker, Loesche, Walter

FONTE

Brazilian Oral Research

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2011-10

RESUMO

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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