Abstract

DUQUE, Andrés  and  TEJADA, Carolina. Halitosis: A matter of dentist. CES odontol. [online]. 2016, vol.29, n.1, pp.70-81. ISSN 0120-971X.

Halitosis has been defined as an offensive and fetid breath odor caused by factors such as poor oral hygiene, dental or mouth infections and / or ingestion of certain foods. The aim of this review is to assess the current state of diagnosis, classification and treatment of halitosis, providing the right strategies and tools to address a problem that is so common in dental practice. Halitosis prevalence is high and varies depending on the population studied and the diagnostic method used (subjective scales, organoleptic measurements, halymeter, gas chromatography, BANA test). There are 3 types of halitosis: Genuine halitosis (physiological and pathological), the pseudohalitosis and halitophobia. The etiology is multifactorial and there is an agreement about the cause primarily by bacterial metabolism. The production of volatile and nonvolatile compounds in humans is common and is influenced by genetic factors, diet, stress, diseases and / or disorders present in individuals. The two most used and traditional treatments to control halitosis are the mechanical control of coated tongue and the use of antimicrobial agents. Halitosis affects a large part of the population may create social and psychological disadvantages, and although it is of multifactorial origin its main cause is in the oral cavity, being mostly intraoral factors such as plaque, gingivitis and periodontitis. The aim of this article is to review current tools for diagnosis and treatment of halitosis.

Keywords : Halitosis; Periodontal Disease; Biofilms; Breath tests.

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