Halitosis: An Overview

Pawan Dangi

ISBN 10: 3330035560 / ISBN 13: 9783330035560

Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Feb 2017, 2017

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Halitosis or Oral malodor is a foul or offensive odor emanating from the mouth and is a frequent cause for patients to seek treatment. Intraoral and extraoral factors have been attributed to halitosis. In most cases bad breath originates from the oral cavity itself. Poor oral hygiene, periodontal pockets, faulty restorations, dry sockets, unclean dentures and abscesses are often overlooked as potential sources of Volatile Sulfur Compounds. A variety of methods like organoleptic assessment, gas chromatography, and sulfide monitoring have been used to assess oral malodor. To date, no specific treatment modality has shown consistent results in all cases because of the varied causes for oral malodor. Research is still underway to find a cure for this socially embarrassing problem. In most cases, good professional oral care combined with a daily regimen of oral hygiene, including interdental cleaning, tongue cleaning, and the optional use of a mouthrinse, can lead to improvement. Patient education about oral hygiene practices is crucial for treatment to be effective. 116 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Halitosis: An Overview
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Feb 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3330035560
• ISBN 13: 9783330035560
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 8D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 191 grams

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Synopsis

Halitosis or Oral malodor is a foul or offensive odor emanating from the mouth and is a frequent cause for patients to seek treatment. Intraoral and extraoral factors have been attributed to halitosis. In most cases bad breath originates from the oral cavity itself. Poor oral hygiene, periodontal pockets, faulty restorations, dry sockets, unclean dentures and abscesses are often overlooked as potential sources of Volatile Sulfur Compounds. A variety of methods like organoleptic assessment, gas chromatography, and sulfide monitoring have been used to assess oral malodor. To date, no specific treatment modality has shown consistent results in all cases because of the varied causes for oral malodor. Research is still underway to find a cure for this socially embarrassing problem. In most cases, good professional oral care combined with a daily regimen of oral hygiene, including interdental cleaning, tongue cleaning, and the optional use of a mouthrinse, can lead to improvement. Patient education about oral hygiene practices is crucial for treatment to be effective.

About the Author

Dr. Pawan Dangi is a renowned Periodontist & Oral Implantologist in Delhi, India. He has attended various national and international conferences and workshops at various platforms.He is a result oriented doctor with an eye of improvisation and a thirst for knowledge, ever willing to challenge limitations and serve patients immensely.