Open AccessHalitosis: A Review of Current Literature
Author(s) -
Zülal Çoban,
Hayriye Sönmez
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
meandros medical and dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2149-9063
DOI - 10.4274/meandros.68077
Subject(s) - current (fluid) , medicine , computer science , engineering , electrical engineering
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