Halitosis: A frequently ignored social condition

Veeresha, Koratagere Lingappa; Bansal, Mohit; Bansal, Vikram

doi:10.4103/2231-0762.86374

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“…Oral malodor or halitosis is an important oral health problem affecting one-third of the world population (1). Intra oral cavities are the main cause of oral malodor (2,3). Due to decreased saliva secretion while sleeping, oral malodor after awakening is commonly reported (4).…”

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Clinical effect of toothpaste and mouth rinse containing zinc lactate on oral malodor reduction

2019

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Background This study aimed to investigate the effect of toothpaste and mouth rinse containing 0.14% zinc lactate on the reduction of three volatile oral malodor gases. Material and Methods Ten subjects with good health were recruited to take part in a crossover design study with a 7-day washout period. They were randomly assigned to use the test (toothpaste and rinse containing 0.14% zinc lactate) or placebo (negative control) treatment regimens within the two-week period. All subjects were asked to refrain from tooth brushing and eating in the morning prior to the gas collection periods. The assessment of malodor measured the quantity of three volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) using an OralChromaTM device. Oral gas collecting was divided into four time periods; before breakfast and the morning oral hygiene practice (baseline); after oral hygiene at 30 minutes, 1 hour and 2 hours. After the baseline assessment, each subject used the test or placebo treatment regimen for 7 days. After 7 and 14 days, subjects returned to the study site to repeat the same procedures with different products. Kruskal-Wallis was used to analyze the mean differences of malodor gases between the two test regimens. Results The baseline mean of total VSCs in test and control groups was 6.5±3.7 and 1.7±9.3 ng/10 ml, respectively. The percent reduction of H2S at 30 minutes, 1 hour and 2 hours was statistically significant ( p <0.005) in both treatments. The percent reduction of (CH3)2S and total VSCs in both treatments after 1 hour was statistically significant ( p <0.005). Conclusions The test treatment regimen was more effective than the placebo treatment regimen. Key words: Zinc lactate, molodor, volatile sulphur compound, mouth rinse, toothpaste.

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Clinical effect of toothpaste and mouth rinse containing zinc lactate on oral malodor reduction

2019

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“…The use of a hard toothbrush to brush away "all smell" with increased frequency may subject the patient to tooth wear lesions (abrasion) [30]. The excessive use of mouth rinses, especially antibiotic mouth rinses may lead to disturbances in their oral microbial balance [31].…”

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Oral Health: A Doorway to General Well-being

O. Igbinosa,

Evbuomwan,

A. Okoromu

et al. 2023

Dentistry

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At every stage of life, oral health is crucial to overall health and well-being. Good oral health is beyond being free of pain. Maintaining good mental and social health also includes maintaining a healthy grin. The essential actions for observing proper oral hygiene are achieved by brushing, flossing, and consuming sugar-free, healthy foods, quitting smoking to enhance oral health and overall health, and scheduling a routine dental visit. The events of oral health range from Oral health education, primary prevention methods, and secondary prevention measures, and these forms the ingredients for oral health. Tooth decay, gum disease, and oral malignancies are the main illnesses that can have detrimental impacts on oral health. Most of these conditions can be prevented. Diabetes, heart disease, cognitive health, and nutritional deficiencies have all been linked to poor oral health, not necessarily as causative agents but as conditions that may worsen in poor oral health.

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“…Os fatores intra bucais parecem estar relacionados à formação do biofilme dental cuja microbiota é principalmente anaeróbica gran-negativa, com grande potencial para a formação de compostos de enxofre, que são os componentes mais comumente associados aos gases representativos da halitose 15 . A literatura descreve que indivíduos portadores de halitose possuem as relações interpessoais dificultadas devido ao odor fétido do hálito 1, 3,9,16 . Tal situação é responsável por prejuízos na vida social e profissional do sujeito 9 .…”

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“…Tal situação é responsável por prejuízos na vida social e profissional do sujeito 9 . O indivíduo portador de halitose, no geral, possui uma incapacidade de auto perceber o problema e consequentemente tratalo 16 . Nesse sentido os cirurgiões-dentistas, médicos e enfermeiros possuem um papel fundamental na identificação de pacientes com halitose.…”

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Manejo De Pacientes Com Halitose Atendidos No Serviço Público De Saúde

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A halitose é caracterizada pelo odor fétido emanado pela cavidade bucal considerado um sintoma constrangedor com signifi cativo impacto social. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento dos profi ssionais atuantes no Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS (Atenção Primária e Secundária) sobre a halitose, bem como analisar os critérios para encaminhamentos dos casos suspeitos. O presente estudo contou com a participação de 37 profi ssionais de saúde entre médicos e cirurgiões-dentistas. Todos os participantes responderam um questionário estruturado sobre a etiologia, manejo e tratamento da halitose. Entre todos os profi ssionais analisados 92% (n=34) afi rmaram receber pacientes com queixa de halitose. Para 88% (n=22) dos cirurgiões-dentistas e 50% (n=06) dos médicos a principal causa da halitose advém de origem bucal. Do total de participantes, 89,1% (n=33) afi rmaram realizar o tratamento da halitose. Em adição, o exame complementar mais solicitado para o diagnóstico da halitose foi a radiografi a da face. Os resultados sugerem que existem incoerências no manejo e tratamento da halitose no setor público de saúde. O presente estudo traz à tona a necessidade de conscientizar e qualifi car os médicos e cirurgiões-dentistas quanto aos fatores etiológicos, formas de diagnóstico e tratamento da halitose.

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Halitosis: A frequently ignored social condition

Cited by 12 publications

References 20 publications

Clinical effect of toothpaste and mouth rinse containing zinc lactate on oral malodor reduction

Clinical effect of toothpaste and mouth rinse containing zinc lactate on oral malodor reduction

Oral Health: A Doorway to General Well-being

Manejo De Pacientes Com Halitose Atendidos No Serviço Público De Saúde

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