Halitosis: A Review of Current Literature

Year 2017, Volume: 18 Issue: 3, 164 - 170, 31.12.2017

Zülal Çoban Işıl Sönmez

https://doi.org/10.4274/meandros.68077

Cited By: 4

Abstract

Halitosis is a term defining disagreeable or offensive odour spread from the breath. Halitosis may occur due to physiological reasons as well as pathological and psychological factor. Because of that, underlying factors of halitosis should correctly be diagnosed and the patient should be directed to the related physician. It is significant to highlight the necessity of an interdisciplinary method for the treatment of halitosis to prevent misdiagnosis or unnecessary treatment. The aim of this review is to report information about the etiology, prevalence, measurement methods and treatment of halitosis.

Keywords

Halitosis , bad breath , measurement methods

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