AIM The study objective was to collect diagnostic data, to explore correlations between diagnostic variables, to provide an accurate initial diagnosis, and to provide appropriate management in consecutive subjects consulting with a multidisciplinary halitosis team because of a halitosis complaint. METHOD Nine hundred and fifty-four subjects with halitosis complaints applied for consultation. ...

BACKGROUND Regarding the fact that halitosis has social and personal aspects which can lead to social embarrassment and consequently low self-esteem and self-confidence in subjects suffering from the problem, especially children, its proper treatment is an important issue. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of metronidazole as a nonspecific antimicrobial agent in the ...

UNLABELLED Halitosis is an embarrassing symptom with a significant social impact. Halitosis affects millions of people worldwide and many resources are spent annually in products to improve halitus, unsuccessfully. The study of halitosis in a scientific basis is justified once halitosis causes social restriction, decreases life quality and may be an indication of serious diseases. AIM To elab...

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...

Background: Halitosis is an unpleasant or offensive odour emanating from the breath. The aim of this study is to determine the depth of knowledge of diagnosis and management of halitosis among Nigerian dentists. Methods: A self administered questionnaire was designed and circulated among 80 dentists practicing in Nigeria. We assessed the knowledge of the diagnosis of halitosis, the success rate...

Halitosis and olfactory dysfunction may disrupt an individual's quality of life remarkably. One may ask whether halitosis has effects on olfactory functions or not? Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the olfactory abilities of subjects with chronic halitosis evaluated using the measurements of volatile sulfur compounds. This study was carried out in 77 subjects, with a mean age of 40.1...

BACKGROUND Halitosis or breath odor, is defined as an unpleasant or offensive odor emanating from the mouth. Three forms are distinguished: genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis and halitophobia. The source of 85% of all cases of halitosis lies in the oral cavity. According to the literature, between 10% and 50% of the population suffers from halitosis. The objective of this study was to provide a...

BACKGROUND Halitosis or oral malodor is defined as an unpleasant breath odor. It can become a serious problem affecting individuals' social communication and self-confidence. Furthermore, it is a discomforting issue for the people around the person affected, because they consider it embarrassing to inform the person of the problem. AIM This study was designed to measure self-perception, knowl...

OBJECTIVE Previous reports have suggested that gastrointestinal (GI) diseases may cause halitosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between upper GI conditions, especially gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and halitosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred and thirty two consecutive patients complaining of upper GI symptoms were included in the study. All the patients...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) cryptolysis for caseum-induced halitosis. STUDY DESIGN Clinical retrospective study. SETTING Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department of Konya Training and Research Hospital in Turkey. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Thirty-four patients with caseum-induced halitosis were included. Eight were male (23.5%) and 26 were female (...